Synonyms of referred (to)

referred (to)

verb

past tense of refer (to)

1

as in specified

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specified
• mentioned
• cited
• noticed
• noted
• quoted
• indicated
• touched (on or upon)
• named
• adverted (to)
• suggested
• introduced
• alluded (to)
• explained
• pointed (out)
• announced
• implied
• intended
• published
• hinted (at)
• pronounced
• inferred
• dropped
• designated
• instanced
• clarified
• intimated
• signaled
• cleared (up)
• spelled out
• brought up
• denominated
• declared
• proclaimed
• advertised
• signified
• interposed
• infiltrated
• signalled
• broadcast
• publicized
• interjected
• sounded
• interpolated
• elucidated
• broached
• insinuated
• broadcasted
• wormed
• explicated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignored
• passed over
• neglected
• overlooked
• disregarded
• forgot
• slighted
• overpassed

2

as in consulted

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage

she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consulted
• turned (to)
• went (to)
• resorted (to)
• used
• fell back on
• utilized
• relied (on)
• depended (on)
• employed