n. 1 speech, talk, discourse, oration, lecture; sermon The Prime Minister's address to the nation was broadcast last night 2 location, whereabouts She couldn't write to me because she didn't have my address
v. 3 speak or talk to; deliver or give a speech to; lecture After the coup, the general addressed the crowd in the square 4 greet, hail, accost, approach She was addressing strangers in the street to ask their views on women's rights 5 address oneself to. devote or direct or apply oneself to After the holidays, I again addressed myself to studying for examinations