address (something) to (one)

address (something) to (one)

1. To direct or express thoughts or opinions to a person or group. If you're trying to get donations for the school, address your speech to the parents, not the recent graduates. As these seem to be recurring issues, I need to address the complaints to my whole department.2. To put the recipient's name and address on a package or envelope to be mailed. Penny addressed the package to her brother before taking it to the post office.See also: address

address something to someone

to write someone's name and address on an envelope, package, letter, etc. Gilbert addressed the envelope to Walter.See also: address

address to

v.1. To indicate that something is to be sent to someone or some place by writing an address on it: She addressed the letter to her brother.2. To say something directly to some specific person or group: The school president addressed the speech to everyone who plans to graduate this year.3. To focus someone on a problem in order to find a solution. Used reflexively: In the next meeting, the town officials will address themselves to the issue of privacy.See also: address