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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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In his post, which quoted the statement by the Nigerian police force, he said the matter was being addressed by the government "at the highest levels".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The work addressed leaks, aging infrastructure and other maintenance issues at the historic site.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

In the February town hall with foundation employees, internally known as “BG Unplugged,” Gates addressed the Epstein ties with a mix of contrition and defiance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In his Friday ruling Cooper addressed the renaming issue in no uncertain terms.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

“June”—Anna May addressed the thick-set older woman with unruly brown hair poking out from under her hat—“this is my friend Ruby Chan.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu