n. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: DIRECT 2, aim, cast, incline, lay, level, point, train, turn, zero (in)
2
Synonyms: SEND 1, consign, dispatch, forward, remit, route, ship, transmit
3 to occupy (oneself or one's attention or efforts) with something FF1C; addressed himself to the job and soon finished it FF1E;
Synonyms: apply, bend, buckle (down), devote, direct, give, throw, turn
Related Words: associate, connect, couple, link, relate; aim, level, point
Idioms: bring (oneself) into relation with something, tax (one's energies) with something
Contrasted Words: disregard, ignore, overlook
4 to communicate directly to or with FF1C; addressed the governor with his petition FF1E;
Synonyms: accost, apply (to), approach, bespeak, memorialize
Related Words: speak (to), talk (with); appeal (to); apostrophize; petition
Contrasted Words: ignore, overlook, pass up, slight; avoid, cut, disregard
5
Synonyms: TALK 7, lecture, prelect, speak
6 to affix directions for delivery FF1C; address a letter FF1E;
Synonyms: direct, superscribe
7 to seek the attention of usually orally and in order to gain recognition FF1C; address a stranger to ask directions FF1E;
Synonyms: accost, call (to), greet, hail, salute
Related Words: converse, speak, talk
Idioms: attract one's attention
8 to direct one's attention to in the role of a suitor FF1C; ready to marry the first man that addressed her FF1E;
Synonyms: court, make up (to), pursue, spark, sue, sweetheart, woo
Related Words: attend, escort, squire; neck, pet, romance, rush, smooch, spoon
Idioms: make a play for, pay (one's) addresses to, run after