Grammar fix
address a topic
formally discuss a topic
To discuss or examine a particular subject or problem, especially in a serious or formal way.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The report addresses the growing problem of plastic waste in our rivers.
We had a talk at university about mental health, and I liked that the speaker addressed exam stress directly instead of just telling us to relax.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: address about the problem
Say: address the problem
'Address' takes the topic directly, so do not add 'about'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Be about a particular subject
How formalNeutralFormal
cover a topicInclude a subject in a lesson, discussion, or piece of writing.deal withDescribe the subject matter of a book, film, or discussion.
address a topicYou're here · More formal: discuss or examine a particular subject.