"addresses" in the noun sense
1. address, computer address, reference
computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
2. address
the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with
3. address, speech
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
"he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
4. address
the manner of speaking to another individual
"he failed in his manner of address to the captain"
5. address
a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described
6. address, destination, name and address
written directions for finding some location written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location
7. address
the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball
8. savoir-faire, address
social skill
"addresses" in the verb sense
1. address, turn to
speak to
"He addressed the crowd outside the window"
2. address, speak
give a speech to
"The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
3. address, direct
put an address on (an envelope)
4. address
direct a question at someone
5. address
address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
6. address, call
greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
"He always addresses me with `Sir'"
"Call me Mister"
"She calls him by first name"
7. address
access or locate by address
8. cover, treat, handle, plow, deal, address
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
"This book deals with incest"
"The course covered all of Western Civilization"
"The new book treats the history of China"
9. address, accost, come up to
speak to someone
10. address
adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
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