Synonyms for

Addressing

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

Definition

Addressing means to speak to someone or to deal with a problem.

Synonyms & similar words

deal accost comeupto turnto plow handle direct call speak cover address treat approaching confronting discussing facing handling managing negotiating tackling treating conversing contacting

Synonyms by register

Formal

speaking to addressing confronting tackling

Informal

talking to dealing with handling sorting out

Literary

communing with bespeaking

Antonyms

ignoring neglecting evading bypassing shirking avoiding

Common collocations

  • addressing the issue
  • addressing the audience
  • addressing the problem
  • addressing the needs
  • addressing the concerns
  • addressing the nation
  • addressing the public
  • addressing the letter

Word family

noun address
verb address
adjective addressable

Usage note

The verb 'addressing' can refer to speaking to someone or dealing with a problem. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I will be addressing the letter to my best friend.
  2. The teacher is addressing the students about their grades.
  3. We need to address the issue of pollution in our city.
  4. I am addressing the envelope to my grandparents.
  5. He is addressing the problem by looking for a solution.

Quotes

  • The art of addressing envelopes is a skill that has been lost in the age of email.
  • Addressing climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation.
  • Addressing poverty is not just a moral imperative, it is a strategic imperative.

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