Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
referred
verb
/rɪˈfɜrd/
Definition
To direct someone’s attention to something or to send someone to a source for help or information.
Examples
- She referred her friend to a good doctor.
- The report referred to several studies on the subject.
- He was referred to as an expert in his field.
Meaning
The past tense of ‘refer’, which means to allude to or mention something.
Synonyms
- mentioned
- noted
- directed
- pointed
