addressed
|ad-dressed|
B1
/əˈdrɛst/
(address)
direct communication or location
Etymology
Etymology Information
'address' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'adresser,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'dresser' meant 'arrange.'
Historical Evolution
'adresser' transformed into the Middle English word 'addresse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'address.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to arrange or direct,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'speak to' and 'deal with.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'address'.
She addressed the letter to her friend.
Synonyms
Verb 2
to speak to someone directly.
He addressed the audience with confidence.
Synonyms
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