alloqui aliquem (the usual expression for addressing a person; e.g., to salute, warn, comfort, etc.): affari aliquem (to accost in a feeling or solemn manner; a more select expression than alloqui, and therefore less common in prose. Used in the present indicative except the 1st person; in participle infinitive and 2d person imperative): appellare aliquem (to address him for the purpose of drawing him into conversation, and saying to him something of importance; or of preferring a request): compellare (in prose, is to address in a harsh, reproachful manner). To accost anybody by name, nominatim or nominans aliquem appellare (nominatim aliquem compello, implies a personal attack). To accost in a friendly, intimate manner, blande, familiariter alloqui aliquem; courteously, politely, liberaliter appellare aliquem.