addressed

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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addressed

Zara has not publicly addressed the disaster pants, and if history is any guide, it won’t.

From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026

His charm won admirers in high society, and his novels addressed social problems that divided England in a period of economic upheaval.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

In the post addressed to "friends, fans, families and people I've not met yet" he explained he started using the aid about 18 months ago.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

The announcement provided investors with further reassurance of Micron’s long-term business stability and addressed key geopolitical risks.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

When they had all talked a little while in harmony of the weather and Mrs. Weston, she found herself abruptly addressed with,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen