be directed to

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

answer connect deal with involve relate

STRONG

appertain belong cover encompass hold include incorporate pertain point regard touch

WEAK

be a matter of be about be relevant bear upon correspond with have a bearing on have reference have relation have to do with take in

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon disbelieve disregard drop exclude ignore

WEAK

hold back

Example Sentences

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The discovery centers on astrocytes, star shaped support cells in the brain, which can be directed to clear away the toxic plaque deposits commonly seen in Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

Around 30% of its new spending will be directed to low-carbon projects, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

On top of that, about half of TikTok USDS’s earnings will ostensibly be directed to ByteDance, thanks to a special revenue-sharing agreement announced in September.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

Hyundai Motor said that requests for comment could be directed to Supernal.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

All questions about Josie West must be directed to the Whatnot Corporation.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

be directed to

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