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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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Goepfert referred to this phenomenon as the “Costanza Market” in the title of the chart he posted on X — a nod to the “Seinfeld” character George Costanza.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Kalshi’s co-founder said earlier this year that the company has conducted over 200 investigations and referred several to law-enforcement authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Five times over two days, Trump referred to Xi as his friend, taking every public opportunity to offer his compliments and pats on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Sienna was referred to a child development clinic and placed on a priority waiting list because her mum said she had effectively been "missed and overlooked" during Covid-19.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Mother noticed that she called the boss by his first name, while Gilles always referred to him respectfully as Monsieur Sinclair.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti