Addressing

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛsɪŋ/

Definitions of addressing

verb to speak to or write to someone; to deal with a problem or difficult situation

Example Sentences

A1 She is addressing the envelope to her friend.

A2 The teacher is addressing the students' questions in class.

B1 The company is addressing customer complaints in a timely manner.

B2 The government is addressing the issue of homelessness with new policies.

C1 The CEO is addressing the shareholders' concerns during the annual meeting.

C2 The United Nations is addressing global climate change through international agreements.

adjective referring to the act of speaking to or writing to someone

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher is addressing the students' concerns.

A2 She is addressing the envelope to send a letter.

B1 The company is addressing customer complaints in a timely manner.

B2 The government is addressing the issue of climate change with new policies.

C1 The CEO is addressing the shareholders at the annual meeting.

C2 The United Nations is addressing global conflicts through diplomacy and peacekeeping efforts.

Examples of addressing in a Sentence

formal The company is currently addressing the issue of workplace diversity through targeted training programs.

informal We need to start addressing the mess in the garage before it gets out of hand.

slang I'm tired of addressing his drama, I just want to focus on my own life.

figurative The author's novel does a great job of addressing the complexities of human emotion.

Grammatical Forms of addressing

past tense

addressed

plural

addresses

comparative

more addressing

superlative

most addressing

present tense

addresses

future tense

will address

perfect tense

has addressed

continuous tense

is addressing

singular

addresses

positive degree

address

infinitive

to address

gerund

addressing

participle

addressing

Origin and Evolution of addressing

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'addressing' originated from the Old French word 'adresser' which meant 'to direct towards'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'addressing' has evolved to not only mean directing towards a specific person or place, but also to refer to the act of speaking to a group of people or dealing with a particular issue or topic.