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1 a usually formal discourse delivered to an audience

George Washington's Farewell Address

a papal address

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2 the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

a gentleman with all of poise and social address that one would expect of someone coming from old money

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p's and q's

address

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1 to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

the problem will only get worse if you don't address it now

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2 to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention

please address yourself to what I'm saying and not to the television

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3 to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

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get through (to)

buzz,
call,
phone,
ring (up)
[chiefly British],
telephone

keep up (with)

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Noun

tact, address, poise, savoir faire mean skill and grace in dealing with others. tact implies delicate and considerate perception of what is appropriate. questions showing a lack of tact address stresses dexterity and grace in dealing with new and trying situations and may imply success in attaining one's ends. brought it off with remarkable address poise may imply both tact and address but stresses self-possession and ease in meeting difficult situations. answered the accusations with unruffled poise savoir faire is likely to stress worldly experience and a sure awareness of what is proper or expedient. the savoir faire of a seasoned traveler