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address

verb

əˈdres

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

To speak to someone directly or to deal with an issue.

The government must address the issues of student politics.

The manager will address the employees about the new policy.

address the issue

tackle, resolve, deal with, handle, confront, attend to, talk to, speak to

Entry 1

tackle, resolve, deal with, handle, confront, attend to

Entry 2

talk to, speak to, deal with, handle

ignore, overlook, avoid, neglect, dismiss, disregard

Entry 1

ignore, overlook, avoid, neglect, dismiss, disregard

Entry 2

ignore, neglect, avoid

address the problem, address a crowd, address concerns, address formally

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

to go into; to come or go inside

to move toward or arrive at a place

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

to examine or try something to see if it works or to find out information

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose