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Definition of: addict
(ə·dikt′) v.t.
1. To apply or devote (oneself) persistently or habitually: with to:.
2. To cause to pursue or practice continuously: with to: This task addicted me to obscure research.
—noun (ad′ikt) One who is habituated to some practice such as using alcohol or drugs. [<L addictus, pp. of addicere assign, devote to < ad- to + dicere say]
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