address
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5.3
- noun
- /əˈdrɛs/
- Formal
:
discurso
- President Reagan talked about such a scenario in a 1987 address to the United Nations General Assembly.
- give an address
- deliver an address
- present an address
And they're always people there reading Gettysburg Address and the second inaugural.
- And they're always people there reading Gettysburg Address and the second inaugural.
- This is This is Trump's first presidential address from the Oval Office.
- Now, let's start off with the State of the Union address.
- Oratory is public speaking, you know, giving addresses.
Examples
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The prosecution will begin its opening address.
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So this is the first ever State of the Union address across all of the companies.
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In a special address, live from the White House... ... the President of the United States.
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Now, down to the more serious business of the day, our opening address.
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We're sorry to interrupt the President's address, but we have breaking news.
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The pope replied in a short address, followed by the Lord's Prayer.
Academic text (2013) -
In his convocation address and again in his inaugural address, Edwards stressed the college's commitment to diversity.
Academic text (1991) -
In an emotional address at the state capitol Nebraska Governor, Paul Burmaster, made a public apology for his state being so flat.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt our programs at this time to present a most momentous address, by Mr. David Windsor, former King Edward Vlll of England.
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President Reagan talked about such a scenario in a 1987 address to the United Nations General Assembly.
Synonyms
∞
1.8
A formal talk given to an audience to inform or persuade
718
1.8
A speech given to an audience
365
3.1
A talk that teaches people about a subject, often at a university
18
5.9
A formal speech given at the start of an important job, for example by a president
10
4.4
A main speech at a formal event that sets the tone
6
7.6
A formal speech given at a special event
6
4.2
A main talk at a meeting that gives the event's main idea
5
7.3
A formal speech that a new leader gives at the start of an important event
3
3.4
A talk given to a group, often at school or work
1
2.8
A talk on a subject that anyone can attend
1
3.5
The last talk a person gives before leaving a job or event
1
9.6
A formal speech or words that say goodbye, often at a ceremony
1
6.9
A speech at a political meeting that officially proposes someone as a candidate
1
8.8
A formal, practiced speech given with strong feeling
1
8.1
A formal speech by a top student that says goodbye at a graduation ceremony
A formal goodbye speech given by a top student at a graduation ceremony
An opening speech that welcomes people at a graduation ceremony
A welcoming speech that a student representative gives at the start of a graduation
A short speech that welcomes people at a graduation ceremony
A formal speech at a political meeting that proposes someone for election
Antonyms
Compounds
21
1.8
The sender's details on an envelope that show where to send it back if not delivered
- Formal
18
5.9
A formal speech given at the start of an important job, for example by a president
8
4.7
A short famous speech by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg in 1863 to honor soldiers who died
4
3.3
A system with microphones and speakers that makes announcements loud in public places
- Formal
1
6.8
A formal speech by the mayor about the city's situation and future plans
1
3.4
A way of speaking used when you talk to someone to show their title or relationship
- Formal
1
8.1
A formal speech by a top student that says goodbye at a graduation ceremony
- Formal
A formal speech at a political meeting that proposes someone for election
- Formal
A welcoming speech that a student representative gives at the start of a graduation
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Address for a formal speech comes from the old verb meaning 'to direct' your words to people. So an address is a set of words you 'direct' at an audience.