- address oneself to someone
- address oneself to someoneto speak directly to a particular person, rather than someone else. •
I did not address myself to you!
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
address oneself to someone
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address — noun /əˈdrɛs / (say uh dres), /ˈædrɛs / (say adres) 1. a direction as to name and residence inscribed on a letter, etc. 2. a place where a person lives or may be reached. 3. Computers a number or symbol which identifies a particular register in… …
address — [ə dres′; ] for n. 2, 3, & 7, also [ a′dres΄] vt. [ME adressen, to guide, direct < OFr adresser < a , to + dresser < VL * directiare, to direct < L dirigere: see DIRECT] 1. to direct (spoken or written words) to someone 2. to speak to … English World dictionary
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direct — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. t. guide, lead; regulate, govern, conduct, head, manage, supervise, boss, rule; aim, point; order, command, prescribe, bid, instruct, teach, coach, prompt; show or lead the way; address. See authority … English dictionary for students
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