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To convey or express in a particular way or manner
To dispute the validity of
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.”
Behaviour designed to persuade someone to marry or develop a romantic relationship with one
A demonstration of respect or deference
Plural for the place where someone lives or an organization is situated
“We will be moving to a new address at the end of this week.”
Plural for a formal speech delivered to an audience
“This would be her last public address as leader of the movement.”
Plural for the written particulars of a place, usually on an envelope
“The address on the envelope was barely legible.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for that used to identify an internet entity
“Tell me the address of the website so I that can type it into my browser.”
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