nounπShareA person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug"He is an addict when it comes to chocolate cookies."medicinepersonhumanmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn adherent or fan (of something)""Many addicts of the popular video game waited in line for hours to buy the new expansion pack." "personattitudeentertainmentcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver (someone or something) following a judicial decision."After a lengthy trial, the judge addicts the children to the care of their grandparents. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo devote (oneself) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc."She addicts herself to studying for hours before exams. "tendencymindactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bind (a person or thing) to the service of something."The new company addicts its employees to long hours by offering large bonuses for meeting impossible deadlines. "mindhumantendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo devote or pledge (oneself) to a given person, cause etc."She addicts herself tirelessly to her studies, hoping to achieve a scholarship. "tendencymindhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo devote (one's mind, talent etc.) to a given activity, occupation, thing etc."She completely addicts herself to her studies during exam season, often staying up late to review her notes. "mindattitudetendencyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (someone) become devoted to a given thing or activity; to cause to be addicted."The mobile game Candy Crush addicts many people because it's so easy to start and hard to stop playing. "mindmedicinehumanconditiontendencyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading