What part of speech is referred?

Referred can be categorized as a verb.

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Parts of speech

  • 1. referred is a verb, past participle of refer (infinitive).
  • 2. referred is a verb, past simple of refer (infinitive).

Inflections

Verb

What does referred mean?

Definitions

Verb

refer - be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
refer - send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee"
refer - think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another; "This plant can be referred to a known species"
refer - use a name to designate; "Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary"
refer - make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
refer - have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
refer - seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes"

Examples of referred

#   Sentence  
1. verb This attempt is normally referred to as mysticism.
2. verb It was initially referred to as HoTMaiL with selective uppercasing.
3. verb Number of press conferences during his first three years in office in which Bush referred to questions as being "trick" ones.
4. verb "If the Canadian Immigration Visa Officer believes that the point total does not accurately reflect your ability to become economically established in Canada, the Canadian Immigration Visa Officer may use his or her positive discretion (referred to as substituted evaluation) and approve your application even though you score less than 67 points."
5. verb I've referred everyone i know here and they all feel the same way!!
6. verb Prominent Builders in New Jersey are one the best building contractors, I was referred to them by my friend, I am so glad I used them for my Home renovation, and addition.
7. verb Since moving back from college and trying to settle roots in the Village, I have referred to the La Jolla Blue Book for a ton of local numbers.
8. verb He was referred to me by a friend, who didn't have the best experience with Ted, but said that Ted was able to make up for his lack of preparedness at the end.
9. verb The work of Feuerbach is frequently referred to.
10. verb Hawaii is often referred to as "The Pearl of the Pacific."
11. verb New York is sometimes referred to as the melting pot of races.
12. verb The period is referred to as the Stone Age.
13. verb In the speech, he referred to the strength of the company.
14. verb In Britain a truck is referred to as a lorry.
15. verb America is often referred to as a melting pot.
Sentence  
verb
This attempt is normally referred to as mysticism.
It was initially referred to as HoTMaiL with selective uppercasing.
Number of press conferences during his first three years in office in which Bush referred to questions as being "trick" ones.
"If the Canadian Immigration Visa Officer believes that the point total does not accurately reflect your ability to become economically established in Canada, the Canadian Immigration Visa Officer may use his or her positive discretion (referred to as substituted evaluation) and approve your application even though you score less than 67 points."
I've referred everyone i know here and they all feel the same way!!
Prominent Builders in New Jersey are one the best building contractors, I was referred to them by my friend, I am so glad I used them for my Home renovation, and addition.
Since moving back from college and trying to settle roots in the Village, I have referred to the La Jolla Blue Book for a ton of local numbers.
He was referred to me by a friend, who didn't have the best experience with Ted, but said that Ted was able to make up for his lack of preparedness at the end.
The work of Feuerbach is frequently referred to.
Hawaii is often referred to as "The Pearl of the Pacific."
New York is sometimes referred to as the melting pot of races.
The period is referred to as the Stone Age.
In the speech, he referred to the strength of the company.
In Britain a truck is referred to as a lorry.
America is often referred to as a melting pot.

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