address

1 of 2

verb

ad·dress ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)

a-,

also ˈa-ˌdres

addressed; addressing; addresses

transitive verb

: to mark directions for delivery on

address a letter

: to consign to the care of another (such as an agent or factor)

: to direct the efforts or attention of (oneself)

will address himself to the problem

: to deal with : treat

… intrigued by the chance to address important issues …

I. L. Horowitz

: to communicate directly

addresses his thanks to his host

: to speak or write directly to

especially : to deliver a formal speech to

The president will address the nation by television.

: to greet by a prescribed form

how to address an archbishop

golf : to adjust the club and one's stance preparatory to hitting (the ball)

: to identify (something, such as a computer peripheral or memory location) by an address or a name for information transfer

archaic

: direct, aim

: to direct to go : send

archaic : to make ready

especially : dress

intransitive verb

obsolete : to direct one's speech or attentions

addresser noun

address

2 of 2

noun

ad·dress ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)

for senses 1, 2, & 3 also ˈa-ˌdres

: a place where a person or organization may be communicated with

asked for her name, address, and phone number

: directions for delivery on the outside of an object (such as a letter or package)

an envelope with an illegible address

: the designation of place of delivery placed between the heading and salutation on a business letter

: the designation of an account from which one can send or receive email

an email address

: a location (as in the memory of a computer) where particular information is stored

: a series of usually alphanumeric characters that specifies the storage location (as on a network or in a computer's memory) of particular information

an Internet address

A unique number called an IP address identifies every computer that's connected to the Internet. An IP address looks something like this: 24.62.89.4. Each of the four parts of an IP address can have from one to three digits.

Kim Komando

: a formal communication

especially : a prepared speech delivered to a special audience or on a special occasion

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address

: dutiful and courteous attention especially in courtship

—usually used in plural

She spurned his addresses."Here is a young man wishing to pay his addresses to you, with everything to recommend him."

Jane Austen

: readiness and capability for dealing (as with a person or problem) skillfully and smoothly : adroitness

obsolete : a making ready

also : a state of preparedness

: manner of bearing oneself

a man of rude address

: manner of speaking or singing : delivery

was pleased with the tenor's ease of address

golf : the stance of the player and the position of the club preparatory to hitting the ball

Example Sentences

Verb I've addressed the letter, but it still needs a stamp. The package is sealed; it just needs to be addressed. We spent the afternoon addressing invitations to all our friends. The letter was returned because it had been addressed incorrectly. She ignored most of the people at the table, addressing only the man who was sitting next to her. One of the characters addresses the audience directly throughout the play. Most of the speaker's remarks were addressed to those with experience in the industry. Before the awards were given, the mayor addressed the crowd. Noun Write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided. We listened to the President's inaugural address on the radio. She was asked to give a formal address at the ceremony. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The emergency board’s proposal included a 24 percent wage increase by 2024 and larger bonuses, but did not address workers’ concerns with the carriers’ attendance policies.

Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 One thing the new study did not address is how long the benefits of the combination vaccine would last, said Stanley Perlman, a microbiologist and immunologist at the University of Iowa.

Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 But the commission officials also noted that the review by the City Attorney’s Office did not address key aspects of the purchases.

Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 But the remaining two unions, who represent 57,000 workers slated to strike, are angry the recommendations don’t address a lack of sick days or attendance policies that penalize workers.

Tyler Pager, Lauren Kaori Gurley And Jeff Stein, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Opponents said they were angered that a draft report done by the Office of Environmental Agency did not address those issues but concluded additional train traffic would have not have a negative effect on the community.

Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a whirlwind of appearances on state TV, but didn’t address the retreat.

Thomas Grove, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 In their Wednesday response, Trump's team took umbrage at the government's approach but did not directly address that narrative of resistance and shifting statements on the documents.

Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Webster turned to apologize to Rathbun, who was in the courtroom but didn’t address the judge.

Michael Kunzelman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022

Noun

The Olmsted Falls PTA Council is sponsoring the signs, which are available by making a donation to the group and providing an address at which the sign will be placed.

cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., attacked Democrats on a litany of issues, including inflation, in an address ahead of Biden's Thursday speech.

Tyler Olson, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Fresh off the best month of his presidency since the March 2021 COVID relief bill passed, President Biden delivered an address on the future of democracy last night in Philadelphia.

David Faris, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 Tonight’s speech will be the second from the president this week coming just days after an address on gun control from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Once granted, it can often be served in various ways, even to an email address, regardless of where that company is headquartered or the digital information actually stored.

Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Instead, Gorbachev expanded on his vision for the direction of socialism during an address in Beijing, delivered at a time when he was already known in China not only for his market reforms but an opening up of the Soviet political system.

Simone Mccarthy, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Customs and Border Protection said migrants eligible for buses must have an address in the United States and check in regularly to maintain legal parole status.

Tim Henderson, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Kahosay Sharifi is accused of shooting her father and brother-in-law just before 3 p.m. at an address listed in public records as her father’s home.

Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English adressen "to guide, direct, set in order, mark with a destination," borrowed from Anglo-French adrescer, adresser "to make straight, direct, guide," from a- (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + drescer, dresser "to direct, put right" — more at dress entry 1

Noun

in part derivative of address entry 1, in part borrowed from Middle French adresce, adresse, noun derivative of adrescer, adresser

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a

Noun

1539, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

address 1 of 2

verb

ad·dress ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)

addressed; addressing

: to put directions for delivery on

address a letter

: to speak or write to

Bleakly, Roy looked up to address the grownups.

Carl Hiaasen, Hoot

: to use a specified name or title when speaking or writing to (someone)

The children address me as "sir."

: to deal with : give attention to

address a problem

address

2 of 2

noun

ad·dress ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)

ˈa-ˌdres

: the place where a person can usually be reached

a business address

: the directions for delivery placed on mail

: the symbols (as numerals or letters) that identify the location where particular information (as a home page) is stored on a computer especially on the Internet

: a formal speech

The president will give an address at the ceremony.

: the name of a computer account from which email can be sent or received

单词	addressed
释义	address 1 of 2 verb ad·dress ə-ˈdres a-, also ˈa-ˌdres addressed; addressing; addresses transitive verb 1 a : to mark directions for delivery on address a letter b : to consign to the care of another (such as an agent or factor) 2 a : to direct the efforts or attention of (oneself) will address himself to the problem b : to deal with : treat … intrigued by the chance to address important issues … I. L. Horowitz 3 a : to communicate directly addresses his thanks to his host b : to speak or write directly to especially : to deliver a formal speech to The president will address the nation by television. 4 : to greet by a prescribed form how to address an archbishop 5 golf : to adjust the club and one's stance preparatory to hitting (the ball) 6 : to identify (something, such as a computer peripheral or memory location) by an address or a name for information transfer 7 archaic a : direct, aim b : to direct to go : send 8 archaic : to make ready especially : dress intransitive verb obsolete : to direct one's speech or attentions addresser noun address 2 of 2 noun ad·dress ə-ˈdres for senses 1, 2, & 3 also ˈa-ˌdres 1 a : a place where a person or organization may be communicated with asked for her name, address, and phone number b : directions for delivery on the outside of an object (such as a letter or package) an envelope with an illegible address c : the designation of place of delivery placed between the heading and salutation on a business letter d : the designation of an account from which one can send or receive email an email address 2 a : a location (as in the memory of a computer) where particular information is stored b : a series of usually alphanumeric characters that specifies the storage location (as on a network or in a computer's memory) of particular information an Internet address A unique number called an IP address identifies every computer that's connected to the Internet. An IP address looks something like this: 24.62.89.4. Each of the four parts of an IP address can have from one to three digits. Kim Komando 3 : a formal communication especially : a prepared speech delivered to a special audience or on a special occasion Lincoln's Gettysburg Address 4 : dutiful and courteous attention especially in courtship —usually used in plural She spurned his addresses."Here is a young man wishing to pay his addresses to you, with everything to recommend him." Jane Austen 5 a : readiness and capability for dealing (as with a person or problem) skillfully and smoothly : adroitness b obsolete : a making ready also : a state of preparedness 6 a : manner of bearing oneself a man of rude address b : manner of speaking or singing : delivery was pleased with the tenor's ease of address 7 golf : the stance of the player and the position of the club preparatory to hitting the ball Synonyms Verb contend (with) cope (with) field grapple (with) hack handle manage maneuver manipulate negotiate play swing take treat Noun declamation harangue oration peroration speech talk See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb I've addressed the letter, but it still needs a stamp. The package is sealed; it just needs to be addressed. We spent the afternoon addressing invitations to all our friends. The letter was returned because it had been addressed incorrectly. She ignored most of the people at the table, addressing only the man who was sitting next to her. One of the characters addresses the audience directly throughout the play. Most of the speaker's remarks were addressed to those with experience in the industry. Before the awards were given, the mayor addressed the crowd. Noun Write your name, address, and phone number in the spaces provided. We listened to the President's inaugural address on the radio. She was asked to give a formal address at the ceremony. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb The emergency board’s proposal included a 24 percent wage increase by 2024 and larger bonuses, but did not address workers’ concerns with the carriers’ attendance policies. Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022 One thing the new study did not address is how long the benefits of the combination vaccine would last, said Stanley Perlman, a microbiologist and immunologist at the University of Iowa. Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2022 But the commission officials also noted that the review by the City Attorney’s Office did not address key aspects of the purchases. Jeff Mcdonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022 But the remaining two unions, who represent 57,000 workers slated to strike, are angry the recommendations don’t address a lack of sick days or attendance policies that penalize workers. Tyler Pager, Lauren Kaori Gurley And Jeff Stein, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 Opponents said they were angered that a draft report done by the Office of Environmental Agency did not address those issues but concluded additional train traffic would have not have a negative effect on the community. Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a whirlwind of appearances on state TV, but didn’t address the retreat. Thomas Grove, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 In their Wednesday response, Trump's team took umbrage at the government's approach but did not directly address that narrative of resistance and shifting statements on the documents. Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Webster turned to apologize to Rathbun, who was in the courtroom but didn’t address the judge. Michael Kunzelman, BostonGlobe.com, 1 Sep. 2022 Noun The Olmsted Falls PTA Council is sponsoring the signs, which are available by making a donation to the group and providing an address at which the sign will be placed. cleveland, 5 Sep. 2022 House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., attacked Democrats on a litany of issues, including inflation, in an address ahead of Biden's Thursday speech. Tyler Olson, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Fresh off the best month of his presidency since the March 2021 COVID relief bill passed, President Biden delivered an address on the future of democracy last night in Philadelphia. David Faris, The Week, 2 Sep. 2022 Tonight’s speech will be the second from the president this week coming just days after an address on gun control from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Leada Gore \| Lgore@al.com, al, 1 Sep. 2022 Once granted, it can often be served in various ways, even to an email address, regardless of where that company is headquartered or the digital information actually stored. Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 Instead, Gorbachev expanded on his vision for the direction of socialism during an address in Beijing, delivered at a time when he was already known in China not only for his market reforms but an opening up of the Soviet political system. Simone Mccarthy, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 Customs and Border Protection said migrants eligible for buses must have an address in the United States and check in regularly to maintain legal parole status. Tim Henderson, oregonlive, 27 Aug. 2022 Kahosay Sharifi is accused of shooting her father and brother-in-law just before 3 p.m. at an address listed in public records as her father’s home. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English adressen "to guide, direct, set in order, mark with a destination," borrowed from Anglo-French adrescer, adresser "to make straight, direct, guide," from a- (going back to Latin ad- ad-) + drescer, dresser "to direct, put right" — more at dress entry 1 Noun in part derivative of address entry 1, in part borrowed from Middle French adresce, adresse, noun derivative of adrescer, adresser First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 3a Noun 1539, in the meaning defined at sense 4 Phrases Containing address address book forwarding address inside address keynote address IP address postal address mailing address State of the Union address return address public address system public address announcer form/term of address See More address book forwarding address inside address keynote address IP address postal address mailing address State of the Union address return address public address system public address announcer form/term of address See More Kids Definition address 1 of 2 verb ad·dress ə-ˈdres addressed; addressing 1 : to put directions for delivery on address a letter 2 : to speak or write to Bleakly, Roy looked up to address the grownups. Carl Hiaasen, Hoot 3 : to use a specified name or title when speaking or writing to (someone) The children address me as "sir." 4 : to deal with : give attention to address a problem address 2 of 2 noun ad·dress ə-ˈdres ˈa-ˌdres 1 : the place where a person can usually be reached a business address 2 : the directions for delivery placed on mail 3 : the symbols (as numerals or letters) that identify the location where particular information (as a home page) is stored on a computer especially on the Internet 4 : a formal speech The president will give an address at the ceremony. 5 : the name of a computer account from which email can be sent or received addressed verb past tense of address 1 as in handled to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently the problem will only get worse if you don't address it now Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance handled treated managed manipulated negotiated took fielded played maneuvered swung hacked directed engineered came to grips with controlled had a grip on pulled carried out regulated coped (with) steered contended (with) finessed brought off carried off grappled (with) guided got off jockeyed commanded micromanaged ran responded (to) run reacted (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms fumbled mishandled bungled muffed botched messed (up) scamped foozled goofed (up) loused up See More 2 as in devoted to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention please address yourself to what I'm saying and not to the television Synonyms & Similar Words devoted applied gave committed readdressed buckled worked bent got cracking turned a hand concerned spent wrought involved turned one's hand reapplied engaged got one's act together got with it busied taxed stressed exerted troubled wore out knuckled down exhausted carried on pitched in plowed ground put out hustled settled (down) set (to) strained humped plodded pegged (away) plunged (in) plugged (away) Antonyms & Near Antonyms played trifled idled dawdled dallied puttered (around) fiddled (around) pottered (around) fooled around dillydallied messed around monkeyed (around) See More 3 as in contacted to transmit information or requests to you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow Synonyms & Similar Words contacted reached informed told got called briefed notified advised instructed clued acquainted apprised communicated (with) kept in touch with familiarized got hold of enlightened phoned telephoned filled in touched base (with) got in touch with buzzed got through (to) rang (up) wised (up) kept up (with)
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