(transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something)
Used in a Sentence
referred
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for referred.
Editorial note
In the context of this thread, it's worth pointing out here that the sperm referred to isn't semen, but spermaceti.
Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1
Quick take
(transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something)
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of referred gathered in one view.
(transitive) To submit to (another person or group) for consideration; to send or direct elsewhere.
(intransitive) To mention (something); to direct attention (to something)
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for referred.
verb
(transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something)
verb
(transitive) To submit to (another person or group) for consideration; to send or direct elsewhere.
verb
(intransitive) To mention (something); to direct attention (to something)
verb
(intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.
Example sentences
In the context of this thread, it's worth pointing out here that the sperm referred to isn't semen, but spermaceti.
After GC moves stuff around, objects referred to by object X often follow object X itself.
Those referred to as 'Scots-Irish' in the US are descendants of Scottish (largely) Presbyterian planters.
Do companies referred by other investors perform better than non-investor referrals (or can other investors pick companies better than social connections).
The customers for this from the GS side are what are referred to as high net worth individuals and family trusts.
That is, VC prefers to invest with a referral, but will go in on a non-referred investment only for the most promising opportunities.
Facebook's ban on photos showing female nipples is constantly referred to as censorship.
But as you can also read in the article that you referred to.
OP referred to it, and pointed out it has no momentum scrolling.
Do you have the link to the HN post you referred to?
But, as you referred to, it has a rough history.
The device whose ports we are talking about epoxying was referred to by david_shaw.
Quote examples
Geneva is in fact sometimes referred to as "La Cité de Calvin", and on the whole is viewed quite positively there...
According to their Twitter bio, Nóirín prefers to be referred to in the singular "they".
So much so that Hydro is officially referred to as "Non-pumped storage Hydro".
I recently referred to her as a "fucking bitch" in a conversation with one of my other work colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use referred in a sentence?
In the context of this thread, it's worth pointing out here that the sperm referred to isn't semen, but spermaceti.
What does referred mean?
(transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something)
What part of speech is referred?
referred is commonly used as verb.