addressed
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have dealt with or thought about a difficult situation.
v.to have directed one's attention or efforts towards a specific problem or task. Transitive; requires a direct object.
Simple“The manager addressed the staff's concerns about the new schedule during the meeting.”
In context“The report specifically addressed the systemic failures that led to the budget deficit, proposing several structural reforms.”
UsageOften used in professional or academic contexts to describe problem-solving.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to have spoken to a person or a group of people in a formal way.
v.to have delivered a formal speech or directed a communication to a specific recipient.
Simple“The president addressed the nation on television last night.”
In context“The keynote speaker addressed the assembly, focusing on the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in modern medicine.”
Synonymsspoke tolectured - 03 B1 Intermediate
v.to have written a name and address on an envelope or package.
v.to have inscribed a destination or recipient's details on a piece of mail.
Simple“She addressed the envelope and put a stamp in the corner.”
In context“The package was clearly addressed to the main office, yet it was mistakenly delivered to the warehouse down the street.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describes a letter or package that has a destination written on it.
adj.bearing a specific destination or recipient's name; often used in the phrase 'self-addressed'.
Simple“Please send your application in a stamped, addressed envelope.”
In context“The detective found an addressed but unposted letter lying on the hallway floor near the entrance.”
“Mullen said he spoke with Cooper on Saturday evening and was told that poor conditions aboard the Lincoln had been addressed.”
“Hollinrake addressed Banks on social media on Sunday, saying: “When you can’t answer the questions, investigate the people asking them.”