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Referenced

Verb / ˈrefɜ:ʌnst / / ˈrefrʌnst / Another word for referenced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To mention or allude to something.

Synonyms & similar words

cite reference cite quote mention note indicate identify specify acknowledge attribute ascribe invoke invoke allege suggest

Synonyms by register

Formal

cited indicated alluded to mentioned

Informal

pointed to brought up talked about

Literary

invoked adverted to

Antonyms

ignored disregarded overlooked unmentioned unacknowledged unnoticed

Common collocations

  • referenced in the text
  • referenced by the author
  • referenced in the study
  • referenced in the report
  • referenced in the article
  • referenced in the book
  • referenced in the document

Word family

noun reference
verb reference
adjective referential

Usage note

The word 'referenced' is often used in academic or technical contexts to indicate that a source or piece of information is being pointed to. It is generally considered formal.

Example sentences

  1. I referenced my favorite book in my essay.
  2. She referenced the dictionary when she didn't know the meaning of a word.
  3. The speaker referenced a famous quote in their speech.
  4. He made sure to reference his sources when writing his research paper.
  5. The author referenced a historical event in their novel.

Quotes

  • 'The past is never where you think you left it.' - Katherine Anne Porter
  • 'The present changes the past. Looking back you do not find what you left behind.' - Kiran Desai
  • 'The past beats inside me like a second heart.' - John Banville

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