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verb

ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)
Definition of addressnext
1
as in to handle
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently the problem will only get worse if you don't address it now

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2
as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention please address yourself to what I'm saying and not to the television

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as in to contact
to transmit information or requests to you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

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address

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noun

ə-ˈdres How to pronounce address (audio)
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as in speech
a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience George Washington's Farewell Address a papal address

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as in behavior
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself a gentleman with all of poise and social address that one would expect of someone coming from old money

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How is the word address different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of address are poise, savoir faire, and tact. While all these words mean "skill and grace in dealing with others," address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends.

brought it off with remarkable address

When would poise be a good substitute for address?

While in some cases nearly identical to address, poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations.

answered the accusations with unruffled poise

When is savoir faire a more appropriate choice than address?

Although the words savoir faire and address have much in common, savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient.

the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler

When might tact be a better fit than address?

The synonyms tact and address are sometimes interchangeable, but tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate.

questions showing a lack of tact

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Recent Examples of address
Verb
During an interview this week, Musk addressed the difficulties. — Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025 As was included in the previous agreements, the deal reached over the weekend addresses a key complaint of the guards by issuing a 90-day suspension of a provision of a state law that limits the use of solitary confinement. — Landon Mion, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
The other firm selected for the contract was Safe America Media, LLC, which was incorporated in Delaware a few days before the solicitation with an address to a property owned by Republican consultant Mike McElwain. — Adriana Gomez Licon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025 Residents can access the hazard maps on their tablet or cellphone and can enter their address to locate their property. — Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for address
Recent Examples of Synonyms for address
  1. handle
  2. devote
  3. contact
  4. speech
  5. behavior
  6. manage
  7. apply
  8. reach
Verb
  • In the Oval Office on March 6, Trump was asked what department or agency would handle student loans if the Department of Education was dismantled.
    — Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
  • This presented a challenge that Pakistani officials say the country was unprepared to handle.
    — Betsy Joles, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of handle
Verb
  • The story begins in 1942 Poland in the Chelmno extermination camp, the first of its kind to be devoted exclusively to the mass murder of Jews.
    — Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Biden administration put money back into navigator grants, and last year announced a plan to devote $500 million for the effort over five years.
    — Maya Goldman, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of devote
Verb
  • To contact the newsroom regarding correction requests, please email nytnews@nytimes.com.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Witnesses to the crash or anyone else with information has been asked to contact Trooper Patrick Miko at 203-393-4200 or Patrick.miko@ct.gov.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of contact
Noun
  • West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin’s shows were known for the walk and talk, but Sheridan favors the stop and talk, where one of his squinty-eyed, seen-it-all stand-ins launches into a speech.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025
  • In Tuesday’s speech, Trump blamed the surge on his Democratic predecessor.
    — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of speech
Noun
  • Try to separate your sister from her son’s behavior.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Behavioral and ecological unknowns also loom large; modifying an elephant’s genes doesn’t guarantee mammoth-like instincts or behavior.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of behavior
Verb
  • Netanyahu, for his part, managed to survive beyond both of those presidencies and is still very much on the political scene today.
    — Tevi Troy, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
  • What's most impressive about this feat is that Tecno still managed to put a 5,200mAh battery inside the phone.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of manage
Verb
  • Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
    — Court Stroud, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.
    — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of apply
Verb
  • The ramifications of these cuts are likely to reach far beyond just the employees who are affected.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Thanks to all that oomph, the unnamed owner can accelerate from zero to 60 in 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 209 mph.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of reach

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