a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons

the President's address on the state of the economy.

a direction as to the intended recipient, written on or attached to a piece of mail.

the place or the name of the place where a person, organization, or the like is located or may be reached

What is your address when you're in Des Moines?

manner of speaking to persons; personal bearing in conversation.

skillful and expeditious management; ready skill; dispatch

to handle a matter with address.

Computers . a label, as an integer, symbol, or other set of characters, designating a location, register, etc., where information is stored in computer memory.

Government . a request to the executive by the legislature to remove a judge for unfitness.

Usually, addresses. attentions paid by a suitor or lover; courtship.

( usually initial capital letter ) the reply to the King's speech in the English Parliament.

Obsolete . preparation.

to direct a speech or written statement to

to address an assembly.

to use a specified form or title in speaking or writing to

Address the President as Mr. President.

to direct to the attention

He addressed his remarks to the lawyers in the audience.

to apply in speech (used reflexively, usually fol. by to )

He addressed himself to the leader.

to deal with or discuss

to address the issues.

to put the directions for delivery on

to address a letter.

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

to direct the energy or efforts of (usually fol. by to )

He addressed himself to the task.

to direct (data) to a specified location in an electronic computer.

Golf . to take a stance and place the head of the club behind (the ball) preparatory to hitting it.

Obsolete . to woo; court.

Archaic . to give direction to; aim.

Obsolete . to prepare.

to make an appeal.

to make preparations.

verb

avoid , cut , disregard , ignore , overlook , pass , shun , slight

noun

abode , box number , direction , domicile , dwelling , headquarters , home , house , living quarters , location , lodging , number , place of business , place of residence , street , whereabouts , zip code , chalk talk , discourse , dissertation , lecture , oration , pep talk * , pitch , sermon , soapbox , spiel * , talk , allocution , declamation , prelection , suit , air , demeanor , manner , mien , presence , style , diplomacy , savoir-faire , tactfulness , adroitness , bearing , delivery. associated word: vocative , deportment , dexterity , ingenuity , speech , superscription

verb

consign , dispatch , forward , inscribe , label , mark , postmark , remit , route , send , ship , superscribe , transmit , approach , bespeak , call , deliver speech , deliver talk , discourse , discuss , get on a soapbox , give speech , give talk , greet , hail , lecture , memorialize , orate , pitch , pontificate , root for , sermonize , spiel * , spout , stump * , take the floor , talk , apply oneself to , attend to , concentrate on , devote oneself to , dig , direct , engage in , focus on , give , go at * , go for * , hammer away , have a go at , have at * , knuckle down to , peg away , pitch into * , plug away at , take care of , take up , throw oneself into , try , turn , turn to , undertake , speak , prelect , appeal , apply , petition , bend , buckle down , concentrate , dedicate , devote , focus , abode , accost , apostrophize , home , location , residence , speak to