Referred: meaning, definitions and examples

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referred

 

[ rษชหˆfษœrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mentioning something

Referred is the past tense of the verb 'refer'. It means to direct someone's attention to a source of information or to mention something or someone. When something is referred to, it indicates that it is being brought up for consideration or to provide clarification. It is commonly used in academic writing, conversation, and professional settings to link ideas or elements. The act of referring can involve citations, suggestions, or pointing out relevant points that may aid understanding.

Synonyms

alluded, cited, mentioned

Examples of usage

  • She referred to her notes during the presentation.
  • The book you mentioned is referred to several times in the article.
  • He referred to the incident in his speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "referred" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น referido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค–เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bezeichnet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dirujuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะฐะดะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wspomniany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ€ๅŠใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉfรฉrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ referido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bahsedilen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ธ๊ธ‰๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุฐูƒูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uvedenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ uvedenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๅˆฐ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ omenjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilvรญsun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ะฐะปะผั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒกแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istiqamษ™tlษ™ndirilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ referido

Etymology

The word 'refer' is derived from the Latin 'referre', which means 'to carry back' or 'to bring back'. This Latin term is composed of the prefix 're-', meaning 'back', and 'ferre', meaning 'to carry'. The use of 'refer' in English dates back to the late 14th century, initially indicating the action of bringing or sending back. Over time, it evolved to encompass the modern meanings associated with directing attention or alluding to something specific. The term 'referred' as the past tense form of 'refer' emerged in standard usage during the late 15th century, solidifying its role in English vocabulary across various contexts.

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