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addressed

/əˈdɹɛst/

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To prepare oneself.

Examples :

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

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To direct speech.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the class about the upcoming exam. "

communication language

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To aim; to direct.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the question to the student sitting in the front row. "

direction communication

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To prepare or make ready.

Examples :

"She addressed the invitations and put them in the mail. "

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To prepare oneself; to apply one's skill or energies (to some object); to betake.

Examples :

"To succeed in the math test, Sarah addressed the challenging problems diligently. "

action energy ability

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To direct one’s remarks (to someone).

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the students, explaining the homework assignment. "

communication language action

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To clothe or array; to dress.

Examples :

"She addressed herself in her finest silk gown for the evening gala. "

appearance wear

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To direct, as words (to anyone or anything); to make, as a speech, petition, etc. (to any audience).

Examples :

"He addressed some portions of his remarks to his supporters, some to his opponents."

communication language writing

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To direct speech to; to make a communication to, whether spoken or written; to apply to by words, as by a speech, petition, etc., to speak to.

Examples :

"The teacher addressed the class about the upcoming exam. "

communication language action writing

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To direct in writing, as a letter; to superscribe, or to direct and transmit.

Examples :

"He addressed a letter."

communication writing language

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To make suit to as a lover; to court; to woo.

Examples :

"John addressed Mary with poems and flowers, hoping to win her heart. "

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To consign or entrust to the care of another, as agent or factor.

Examples :

"The ship was addressed to a merchant in Baltimore."

business communication

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To address oneself to; to prepare oneself for; to apply oneself to; to direct one's speech or discourse to.

Examples :

"The student addressed the difficult math problem by carefully reading the instructions and working through the examples. "

communication language action writing

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To direct attention towards a problem or obstacle, in an attempt to resolve it.

Examples :

"The manager addressed the issue of late deliveries by meeting with the shipping team. "

action plan process organization government business

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To refer to a location in computer memory.

Examples :

"The computer program successfully addressed the specific memory location to store the image data. "

computing technology technical internet

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To get ready to hit (the ball on the tee).

Examples :

"The golfer addressed the ball, took a deep breath, and swung. "

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adjective

(of a piece of mail or other communication) Listed with sufficient routing information to reach a destination.

Examples :

"The addressed envelope had the correct street number, city, and zip code, ensuring it would be delivered. "

communication writing

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adjective

Having been the audience for an address, speech or presentation.

Examples :

"The addressed students listened attentively to the principal's speech. "

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