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The place where someone lives or an organization is situated
“We will be moving to a new address at the end of this week.”
A formal speech delivered to an audience
“This would be her last public address as leader of the movement.”
The written particulars of a place, usually on an envelope
“The address on the envelope was barely legible.”
The way in which one conducts themselves relative to social norms
“A gentleman with all the poise and social address that one would expect of someone of his ilk.”
That used to identify an internet entity
“Tell me the address of the website so I that can type it into my browser.”
Politeness, good manners
A greeting that is a gesture of respect or polite recognition
The action of imploring
Location on the world wide web
Skill or ability in a particular field
An inscription or form of words dedicating a building, book, etc. to a person or deity
The reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness
The state or quality of being tactful
Language designed to have a persuasive effect, but often regarded as insincere
A refined understanding or appreciation of culture
Brisk and cheerful eagerness or readiness (to do something)
To make contact or communication with
“Address any queries you may have to the manager.”
To speak to a formal gathering
“She will address a conference on human rights next week.”
To speak to or communicate with
“They went along with their shipmates to the beautiful wooden chapel and heard Father Duncan address his charges in native speech.”
To devote effort to something
“Fortunately, recent studies have begun to address these important issues.”
To inscribe (an address), usually on an envelope
“Depending upon the size of the mailing, consider hiring some high school kids you know to address the envelopes.”
To greet by, or designate with, a name, nickname or handle
“Despite knowing her real name, they still address her as Bridey or Molly.”
To greet, especially formally
“It was his ability to address the audience and include them, all of them, even me.”
To prepare oneself or pay attention to
“Walk around to address the ball while keeping the marker in view.”
(somewhat rare) To occupy (oneself) diligently
“Please address yourself to your homework rather than the television.”
(about a particular subject) To express or communicate one's opinion or ideas with a person or a group of people
To behave in a certain way towards someone or something
To be about
To fix one's attention at something or someone
To analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information
To direct, handle, control, or be in charge of
To address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
(with object) To say something in order to convey information or to express a feeling
To make (pain or difficulty) less severe
To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively
To put in writing
Seek as romantic partner
To point or direct (an object)
To call on in support of an earnest request
To direct along a specified course or direction
(rise to) To react with annoyance or anger
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