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to address

to address

∞ 3.6
To deal with a subject in speech or writing
  • verb
  • /əˈdrɛs/
translation icon : abordar
  • We need to address this serious lack of trust in this relationship.
  • address issues
  • address needs
  • address questions

We have a diverse problem, which must be addressed with diverse answers.

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Examples

  • The teacher decided to address the students' concerns about the upcoming exam.

  • But it did not address the actual problem.

  • This is why my main work is to address the cause of

  • And in this book I address a big question.

  • And you might want to address those questions, OK.

  • OK, well, I want to address this question then.

  • I wish to address the issue of this gentleman.

    EverAfter (1998)

  • A series of studies have been undertaken to address step by step the questions above.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Point Four programs took a variety of forms, often addressing specific needs of local communities.

    Academic text (2013)

  • That's why it's important that we address the carbon problem.

Synonyms

to talk about
vsto address
∞ 1.3

Speak with someone about a subject

is more formal and often used for planned speech or written treatment
to deal
vsto address
∞ 1.6

To handle a problem or person by taking action

focuses on discussing or dealing with the topic verbally or in writing
to cover
vsto address
  • Literature
954 3.3

To report on a news event or topic

is broader, applying to discussion or dealing with issues beyond reporting
to treat
vsto address
287 3.5

To show or discuss a subject in a particular way

is more about talking or handling the matter in speech or text
to handle
vsto address
41 2.8

Talk about a subject in speech, writing, or art

focuses more on discussing or treating the subject in speech or writing
to discourse
vsto address
  • Formal
1 7.8

To speak or write for a long time about a topic

is shorter or more general discussion rather than extended formal treatment

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

to overlook
243 2.9

To not notice someone or something you should see

Phrasal Verbs

to address the nation
  • Formal
13 4.8

To make a formal speech to the people of a country

to address the fallout
6.8

To deal with the bad results of an event

Compounds

email address
  • Texting
80 2.3

A unique name used to send and receive email, like user@example.com

name and address
33 1.0

Information that shows who someone is and where they receive mail

e-mail address
  • Texting
30 1.1

A special name people use to send and receive messages online

return address
21 1.8

The sender's details on an envelope that show where to send it back if not delivered

inaugural address
  • Formal
18 5.9

A formal speech given at the start of an important job, for example by a president

keynote address
10 4.4

A main speech at a formal event that sets the tone

Gettysburg Address
8 4.7

A short famous speech by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg in 1863 to honor soldiers who died

mailing address
8 1.3

The address where letters or packages are sent to reach someone

public address system
4 3.3

A system with microphones and speakers that makes announcements loud in public places

street address
4 1.0

A number and street name that shows where a house or building is

business address
2 2.3

An address where a company has its office or is registered

computer address
  • Specialized
1 3.9

A code that shows where data or a device is in a computer system

postal address
1 2.0

The place where people send your mail, like a house or P.O. Box

State of the City address
  • Formal
1 6.8

A formal speech by the mayor about the city's situation and future plans

form of address
1 3.4

A way of speaking used when you talk to someone to show their title or relationship

valedictory address
  • Formal
1 8.1

A formal speech by a top student that says goodbye at a graduation ceremony

nominating address
  • Formal
7.7

A formal speech at a political meeting that proposes someone for election

salutatory address
  • Formal
8.8

A welcoming speech that a student representative gives at the start of a graduation

How Thoroughly

to resolve
623 3.3
to discuss
∞ 1.6
to address
∞ 3.6
to mention
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

address infinitive
addressed past
addressed past participle
addressing present participle
addresses third person singular

Etymology

Address meaning to deal with a subject comes from the idea of directing attention to something. So when you address a problem you 'deal with' or talk about it.