Synonyms for

Address

Verb / ˈæˌdres / / ʌˈdres / Another word for address — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to speak or write to someone; a series of letters, numbers, and symbols that tell a computer where to find a website or email

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

direct speak to confer with communicate with

Informal

talk to hit up reach out to chat with

Literary

epistle oration discourse

Antonyms

avoid ignore evade sidestep shirk dodge

Common collocations

  • address the issue
  • address the public
  • address the needs
  • address the problem
  • address the concerns
  • address the audience
  • address the court

Word family

noun address
verb address
adjective addressable

Usage note

As a verb, 'address' can mean to speak to someone or to deal with a problem. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I need to address the envelope before I mail the letter.
  2. The president will address the nation tonight.
  3. I have to address my friend's concerns before we can move forward.
  4. Please provide your email address so I can send you the information.
  5. The website's address is www.example.com.

Quotes

  • "The great thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been." - Madeleine L'Engle
  • "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man." - Jay-Z
  • "The best way to predict your future is to create it." - Abraham Lincoln

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