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Phrase(s): address oneself to something to turn one’s complete attention to something, such as a problem or an issue. (See also address something to someone.) • Please address yourself to these current, pressing problems.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Phrase(s): address oneself to someone to speak directly to a particular person, rather than someone else. • I did not address myself to you!
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Phrase(s): address something to someone to write someone’s name and address on an envelope, package, letter, etc. • Gilbert addressed the envelope to Walter.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs