Synonyms for

Referred

Verb / rʌˈfɜ:d / / rɪˈfɜ:d / Another word for referred — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to direct attention to for information or help

Synonyms & similar words

relate consult pertain lookup name mention denote refer bearon cometo havetodoewith bringup concern touch touchon cite advert mentioned cited remarked noted suggested hinted recommended directed sent transferred assigned delegated entrusted commended introduced connected

Synonyms by register

Formal

cited indicated mentioned alluded to

Informal

pointed to brought up talked about

Literary

hinted at adverted to

Antonyms

ignored disregarded overlooked dismissed neglected unmentioned

Common collocations

  • referred to as
  • referred back to
  • referred to the
  • referred to in
  • referred to by
  • referred to the document
  • referred to the article

Word family

noun reference
verb refer
adjective referential
adverb referentially

Usage note

The past participle 'referred' is often used in passive constructions. Be mindful of prepositions like 'to' that commonly follow it.

Example sentences

  1. I referred my friend to a good book to read.
  2. The teacher referred the student to the counselor for further assistance.
  3. She referred to her notes to answer the question.
  4. He referred to the map to find the right directions.
  5. The doctor referred the patient to a specialist for a second opinion.

Quotes

  • I referred to the past to explain the present.
  • The wise man refers to what he does not know.
  • I always refer to her in my mind as The Girl Who Got Away.

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