Referred: meaning, definitions and examples
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referred
[ rษชหfษrd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น referido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคฒเฅเคเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช bezeichnet
- verweist
- genannt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dirujuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะณะฐะดะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wspomniany
๐ฏ๐ต ่จๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉfรฉrรฉ
๐ช๐ธ referido
๐น๐ท bahsedilen
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๊ธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุฐููุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ uvedenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ uvedenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฐ็
๐ธ๐ฎ omenjen
๐ฎ๐ธ tilvรญsun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐะปะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแกแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ istiqamษtlษndirilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.