What is the correct expression?

Question

Should we say, "to toast someone" or "to toast to someone". Please quote an official source if possible (co-locations dictionary, etc.)

Answer 1

a toast to someone

or

to toast someone

Answer 2

Both are correct depending if you are using "toast" as a verb or noun. Most often you would say "i'd like to propose a toast to grandma!" (verb)

Answer 3

a toast to........whom ever