What Does Referred Mean?

The term 'referred' is an inflected form of the verb 'refer'. As a transitive verb, it means directing to a particular source for either help or information. It could mean assigning or attributing to; that is, 'regard as originated by'. It could denote assigning to or regarding as coming under a specific kind or class. It may mean submitting (a matter that is disputed) to an authority to arbitrate on, decide on or examine. The word may be used to mean directing the attention of.

As an intransitive verb it means to pertain; that is, concern. It may imply making mention or reference. It could also mean having recourse; turn.

The adjective form of the word refer is referable; while the noun forms of the same are the terms referral or referrer.