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address oneself to

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address oneself to someone

to speak directly to a particular person, rather than someone else. I did not address myself to you!

See also: address

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.

See also: address