addict

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Synonyms: adduct, addice, addic

Antonyms: adduct, addice, addic

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Noun

1. A person who is [[addicted]], especially to a [[harmful]] [[drug]].
2. An [[adherent]] or [[fan]] (of something).

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|now rare}} {{cap|addicted}}.
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} {{cap|bound}}, [[tied to]], [[obligated]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|Ancient Rome}} To [[deliver]] (someone or something) following a judicial decision. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|reflexive|now|rare|archaic}} To [[devote]] (oneself) {{m|en|to}} a given activity, occupation, thing etc. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[bind]] (a person or thing) {{m|en|to}} the service of something. {{defdate|16th–18th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|reflexive|obsolete}} To [[devote]] or [[pledge]] (oneself) {{m|en|to}} a given person, cause etc. {{defdate|16th–19th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|transitive|now|rare|archaic}} To [[devote]] (one's mind, talent etc.) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make (someone) become devoted {{m|en|to}} a given thing or activity; to cause to be [[addicted]]. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

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