Synonyms of addressed

addressed

verb

past tense of address

1

as in handled

to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handled
• managed
• treated
• manipulated
• negotiated
• took
• played
• fielded
• maneuvered
• contended (with)
• swung
• hacked
• grappled (with)
• came to grips with
• coped (with)
• had a grip on
• engineered
• pulled
• directed
• carried out
• controlled
• regulated
• steered
• carried off
• guided
• got off
• responded (to)
• commanded
• finessed
• brought off
• jockeyed
• reacted (to)
• ran
• run
• micromanaged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fumbled
• mishandled
• bungled
• muffed
• botched
• messed (up)
• goofed (up)
• scamped
• foozled
• loused up

2

as in devoted

to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devoted
• applied
• gave
• committed
• wrought
• buckled
• turned a hand
• worked
• bent
• got cracking
• readdressed
• spent
• got with it
• turned one's hand
• concerned
• set (to)
• got one's act together
• involved
• settled (down)
• reapplied
• engaged
• busied
• taxed
• exerted
• stressed
• troubled
• wore out
• exhausted
• carried on
• pitched in
• plunged (in)
• plowed
• knuckled down
• put out
• pegged (away)
• hustled
• ground
• plugged (away)
• strained
• humped
• plodded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• played
• idled
• trifled
• dawdled
• dallied
• fooled around
• fiddled (around)
• puttered (around)
• messed around
• pottered (around)
• dillydallied
• monkeyed (around)

3

as in contacted

to transmit information or requests to

you may address the manager about your problems tomorrow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• contacted
• reached
• informed
• told
• got
• called
• communicated (with)
• got hold of
• kept in touch with
• got in touch with
• briefed
• notified
• advised
• instructed
• acquainted
• apprised
• touched base (with)
• enlightened
• familiarized
• filled in
• phoned
• telephoned
• got through (to)
• clued
• buzzed
• rang (up)
• kept up (with)
• wised (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of addressed

Goalkeeping concerns over Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir have perhaps been addressed with the addition of Senne Lammens, but the 23-year-old Belgian is relatively unproven at the highest level having made just 93 career appearances. —Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025

Lugo addressed his rough patch with The Star and vowed to work through his current skid. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025

The Senate unanimously reversed the decision, but the House has not addressed the matter. —Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025

The rate of lifetime depression among women has increased by over 40% in the last decade, yet periods like postpartum and perimenopause remain under-addressed in mainstream mental health care. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025

Shantanu Thakur, state minister of ports, shipping and waterways, also addressed the roundtable session, underscoring reforms in port modernization, inland waterways expansion and green shipping. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2025

The Bronx star appeared on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players cover at the end of August and addressed a myriad of topics. —Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Wilson, along with five other CMS principals, addressed reporters at a news conference Wednesday. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025

Following the game, Schottenheimer lightly addressed the situation. —Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025