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address

[uh-dres, ad-res, uh-dres] / əˈdrɛs, ˈæd rɛs, əˈdrɛs /
NOUN
place of residence or business where one can be contacted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ZIP code home location number
STRONG
abode direction domicile dwelling headquarters house lodging street whereabouts
WEAK
box number living quarters place of business place of residence
NOUN
speech given to formal gathering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
lecture sermon talk
STRONG
discourse dissertation oration pitch soapbox spiel
WEAK
chalk talk pep talk
VERB
write directions for delivery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
forward send
STRONG
consign dispatch inscribe label mark postmark remit route ship superscribe transmit
Antonyms
STRONG
hold keep receive retain
WEAK
avoid cut disregard ignore overlook pass shun slight
VERB
speak to a formal gathering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call discuss talk
STRONG
approach bespeak discourse greet hail lecture memorialize orate pitch pontificate sermonize spiel spout stump
WEAK
deliver speech deliver talk get on a soapbox give speech give talk root for take the floor
Antonyms
STRONGEST
listen refrain
STRONG
be quiet
WEAK
avoid cut disregard ignore overlook pass shun slight
VERB
devote effort to something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
focus on give try
STRONG
dig direct turn undertake
WEAK
apply oneself to attend to concentrate on devote oneself to engage in go at go for hammer away have a go at have at knuckle down to peg away pitch into plug away at take care of take up throw oneself into turn to
Antonyms
WEAK
avoid cut disregard ignore overlook pass shun slight

Example Sentences

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According to the Associated Press news agency, state television halted its live feed for parts of the pontiff's address - adding that it was not clear if technical issues were to blame.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Wiping tears from his eyes as he slowly made his way through the intergenerational crowd, he recognized almost everyone in attendance — if not by name, then definitely by address.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

To address these issues, the researchers explored a different perspective.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Concerns arose over the IRS’s ability to address the $670 billion tax gap with 27% fewer employees overall.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Aunt Fanny seemed to address the bracket that used to hold the map.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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