addict

/ˈæ.dɪkt/
/ˈæ.dɪkt/
/əˈ.dɪkt/

noun

  1. A person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

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

  2. An adherent or fan (of something)

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

verb

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

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

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

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

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

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

Synonyms: adapt, fit, hooked, consecrate, dedicate, devote