Pronunciation: (
n.u-dres', ad'res;
n., v., -dressed or -drest, -dress•ing.

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.
7. Govt.a request to the executive by the legislature to remove a judge for unfitness.
9. (usually cap.) the reply to the King's speech in the English Parliament.
10. Obs.preparation.

2. to use a specified form or title in speaking or writing to: Address the President as “Mr. President.”
4. to apply in speech (used reflexively, usually fol. by to): He addressed himself to the leader.
7. consign or entrust to the care of another, as agent or factor.
8. to direct the energy or efforts of (usually fol. by to): He addressed himself to the task.
10. take a stance and place the head of the club behind (the ball) preparatory to hitting it.
11. woo; court.
12. give direction to; aim.
13. prepare.

v.i. Obs.
1. to make an appeal.
2. to make preparations.


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