Addict

['ædɪkt]

Definition

(noun.) someone who is physiologically dependent on a substance; abrupt deprivation of the substance produces withdrawal symptoms.

(noun.) someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction; 'a golf addict'; 'a car nut'; 'a bodybuilding freak'; 'a news junkie'.

(verb.) to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, especially a narcotic drug).

Typed by Enid--From WordNet

Definition

(p. p.) Addicted; devoted.

(v. t.) To apply habitually; to devote; to habituate; -- with to.

(v. t.) To adapt; to make suitable; to fit.

Checked by Casey

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Accustom (commonly in a bad sense), habituate, dedicate, devote, apply (habitually), give, give up.

Checker: Nanette

Definition

v.t. to give (one's self) up to (generally in a bad sense): (B.) to devote or dedicate one's self to.—adjs. Addict′ Addict′ed given up to (with to).—ns. Addict′edness Addic′tion.

Typist: Serena

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