I . v. a.
Direct ( words, etc . ), accost, speak to, apply to, invoke, court, pay court to, make suit to, direct ( a letter, etc . ), indite, consign.
II . n.
1.
Appeal, invocation, petition, entreaty, request, imploration, application, solicitation, suit.
2.
Discourse, speech, oration, harangue.
3.
Skill, art, adroitness, readiness, dexterity, expertness, cleverness, ingenuity, ability, tact, management.
4.
Superscription, direction.
5.
Manner ( in speaking to another ).
6.
Place by the post or mail, post-office, place for receiving correspondence.