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To speak to: addressed me in low tones.
(verb-transitive)
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To make a formal speech to.
(verb-transitive)
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To direct (a spoken or written message) to the attention of: address a protest to the faculty senate.
(verb-transitive)
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To mark with a destination: address a letter.
(verb-transitive)
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To direct the efforts or attention of (oneself): address oneself to a task.
(verb-transitive)
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