Referred
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Directed someone's attention to something or mentioned something in passing. Past tense of refer, indicating previous action of making reference or sending for consultation.
“During her presentation, she referred to several recent studies supporting her hypothesis.”
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Contains three E's and double R; -ED ending indicates past tense
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Worth 12 points; double R and multiple E's create flexible placement options
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