addresses

[n. uh-dres, ad-res; v. uh-dres]

ad·dress

[n. uh-dres, ad-res; v. uh-dres] noun, verb, ad·dressed or ad·drest, ad·dress·ing.
noun
1.
a speech or written statement, usually formal, directed to a particular group of persons: the President's address on the state of the economy.
2.
a direction as to the intended recipient, written on or attached to a piece of mail.
3.
the place or the name of the place where a person, organization, or the like is located or may be reached: What is your address when you're in Des Moines?
4.
manner of speaking to persons; personal bearing in conversation.
5.
skillful and expeditious management; ready skill; dispatch: to handle a matter with address.
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6.
Computers. a label, as an integer, symbol, or other set of characters, designating a location, register, etc., where information is stored in computer memory.
7.
Government. a request to the executive by the legislature to remove a judge for unfitness.
8.
Usually, addresses. attentions paid by a suitor or lover; courtship.
9.
(usually initial capital letter) the reply to the King's speech in the English Parliament.
10.
Obsolete. preparation.
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verb (used with object)
11.
to direct a speech or written statement to: to address an assembly.
12.
to use a specified form or title in speaking or writing to: Address the President as “Mr. President.”
13.
to direct to the attention: He addressed his remarks to the lawyers in the audience.
14.
to apply in speech (used reflexively, usually followed by to): He addressed himself to the leader.
15.
to deal with or discuss: to address the issues.
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16.
to put the directions for delivery on: to address a letter.
17.
Commerce. to consign or entrust to the care of another, as agent or factor.
18.
to direct the energy or efforts of (usually followed by to): He addressed himself to the task.
19.
to direct (data) to a specified location in an electronic computer.
20.
Golf. to take a stance and place the head of the club behind (the ball) preparatory to hitting it.
21.
Obsolete. to woo; court.
22.
Archaic. to give direction to; aim.
23.
Obsolete. to prepare.
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Addresses is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
verb (used without object) Obsolete.
24.
to make an appeal.
25.
to make preparations.

Origin:
1300–50; Middle English adressen to adorn < Middle French adresser. See a-5, dress

ad·dress·er, ad·dres·sor, noun
half-ad·dressed, adjective
pre·ad·dress, noun, verb (used with object)
re·ad·dress, verb (used with object), re·ad·dressed or re·ad·drest, re·ad·dress·ing.
un·ad·dressed, adjective
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well-ad·dressed, adjective
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1. discourse, lecture. See speech. 5. adroitness, cleverness, ingenuity, tact.

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