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addict

/ˈæ.dɪkt/

noun

Meaning

  • A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

    "He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies."

  • An adherent or fan (of something)

Synonyms

adherent,
aficionado,
devotee,
enthusiast,
fan,
habitue,
junkie,
slave

verb

Meaning

  • To deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision.

  • To devote (oneself) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.

  • To bind (a person or thing) to the service of something.

  • To devote or pledge (oneself) to a given person, cause etc.

  • To devote (one's mind, talent etc.) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc.

  • To make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted.

Synonyms

adapt,
fit,
hooked,
consecrate,
dedicate,
devote