referred

VERB

mention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify

STRONG

accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote

WEAK

bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference put down to speak about speak of touch on

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore neglect remove

WEAK

hold back

VERB

direct, guide

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commit deliver hand over introduce pass on recommend send submit transfer turn over

STRONG

consign point relegate

WEAK

hand in put in touch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dissuade end hold keep receive retain

WEAK

hold back

VERB

concern, apply

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 directed to 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

VERB

seek information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise apply go

STRONG

commune confer consult recur repair resort run turn

WEAK

have recourse look up turn to

Antonyms

STRONG

halt stop

WEAK

hold back

Example Sentences

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The incident was referred to the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, but ultimately the agencies had declined to prosecute.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

He referred to McArthur as “Tammy Two,” comparing her to McArthur’s friend Tammy Blanchard.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The sentences are being referred to the Court of Appeal, after an outcry when the boys were given youth rehabilitation orders.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Marvell’s custom chips, which it calls XPUs, and its supporting chips, referred to as XPU attach, are also a boost to the business, Murphy said.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

She referred softly to the fact that her uncles had long ago stolen the deed to the estate.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri