Meaning Of The Word Cathect

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What's The Definition Of Cathect?

cathect in American English
to concentrate psychic energy on (some particular person, thing, or idea)
transitive verb: to invest emotion or feeling in (an idea, object, or another person)

cathect in British English
to invest mental or emotional energy in

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