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addressed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈdɹɛst// UK //ɐdɹˈɛst// ad·dressed

v. to deal with a problem or speak directly to a person or group. You use this when you focus your attention on a specific task or issue.

v. to direct one's attention or efforts toward a specific problem or task; to speak or write to a person or audience directly.


SIMPLE

The manager addressed the concerns of the staff during the meeting.

CONTEXTUAL

The new law is designed to ensure that the housing shortage is addressed by the local government immediately.

COMPLEX

In her keynote speech, the scientist addressed the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, urging the committee to establish clear guidelines before the technology advances further.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When used to mean 'speaking to', it does not take the preposition 'to'.

Pitfall

He addressed to the crowdHe addressed the crowdThe verb is transitive and takes a direct object; do not use the preposition 'to' after it.

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