fix synonyms

fix*

n.

predicament, dilemma, jam*; see difficulty 1, predicament. See syn. study at predicament.

fix

v.

  1. To make firm

    plant, implant, secure, attach; see fasten 1.

  2. To prepare a meal

    cook, make, heat, get ready; see cook.

  3. To put in order

    correct, mend, adjust; see adjust 3, repair.

  4. *To prearrange

    precontrive, predesign, preorder, preplan, influence, stack the deck*, frame*, set up*, put up*, rig*, pull wires*; see also bribe.

  5. *To get even with

    punish, retaliate, pay back, get*; see revenge.

  6. To decide

    determine, settle, conclude, establish; see arrange 2, decide 1.

  7. To harden

    solidify, set, thicken; see harden 2.

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