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