addressed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb speak to
   turn to; address.
   
   • He addressed the crowd outside the window
2. verb give a speech to
   speak; address.
   
   • The chairman addressed the board of trustees
3. verb put an address on (an envelope)
   direct; address.
   
4. verb direct a question at someone
   address.
   
5. verb address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question
   address.
   
6. verb greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name
   call; address.
   
   • He always addresses me with `Sir'
   • Call me Mister
   • She calls him by first name
7. verb access or locate by address
   address.
   
8. verb act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
   plow; handle; deal; cover; treat; address.
   
   • This book deals with incest
   • The course covered all of Western Civilization
   • The new book treats the history of China
9. verb speak to someone
   accost; come up to; address.
   
10. verb adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting
    address.
    
11. adjective (of mail) marked with a destination
    
    • I throw away all mail addressed to `resident'

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