DEAL WITH
2. to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem
The issue of funding has yet to be addressed.
address
/əˈdres/
verb [ T ]
HOME DETAILS
3. to write a name or address on an envelope or parcel
The parcel was wrongly addressed.
So why did you open a letter that was addressed to me?
adjust
/əˈdʒʌst/
verb
CHANGE
1. [ T ] to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable
If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.
As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.
2. [ T ] to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy
She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath and walked into the room.
adjust
/əˈdʒʌst/
verb
BECOME FAMILIAR
3. [ I ] to become more familiar with a new situation
I can't adjust to liv ing on my own.
Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark.
The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust.
aggravate
/ˈæg.rə.veɪt/
verb [ T ]
MAKE WORSE
1. to make a bad situation worse
Attempts to restrict parking in the city centre have further aggravated the problem of traffic congestion.
2. to make a disease worse
The treatment only aggravated the condition.
aggravate
/ˈæg.rə.veɪt/
verb [ T ]
ANNOY
3.
INFORMAL
to annoy someone
Stop aggravating me, will you!
cause
/kɔːz/
/kɑːz/
verb [ T ]
to make something happen, especially something bad
The difficult driving conditions caused several accidents.
[ + object + to infinitive ] The bright light caused her to blink.
Most heart attacks are caused by blood clots.
[ + two objects ] I hope the children haven't caused you too much trouble.
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