obsess — to think about something or someone continuously
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to think about something or someone continuously
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈses/
Example Sentences
- My mom obsesses over cleaning the house before guests arrive.
- He obsesses about his social media followers every morning.
- Don't obsess over small mistakes in your presentation.
obsess
VERB[/əbˈses/]
to think about something or someone continuously
He obsessed over every tiny mistake until he couldn't sleep.
He obsessed over success and thought about it every single day. (🧠 Think + 🔄 Again → Obsess = think about the same thing over and over.)
He obsessed over the trophy, possessed it at last, and celebrated his success.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin obsidere, originally meaning 'to besiege' or 'to sit opposite.' The word evolved through medieval Christian theology, where it described evil spirits surrounding and tormenting a person, eventually acquiring the figurative sense of being compulsively preoccupied or mentally possessed by a persistent thought or concern.
Breakdown
ob- (towards, against) + sedere (to sit) = literally 'to sit against or opposite to,' originally referring to besieging or encircling, metaphorically extended to describe persistent mental fixation or obsessive thoughts.
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📝Examples
“My mom obsesses over cleaning the house before guests arrive.”
“He obsesses about his social media followers every morning.”
“Don't obsess over small mistakes in your presentation.”
“She obsesses over finding the perfect birthday gift.”
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