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Antonyms for directed


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-rek-tid, dahy-
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈrɛk tɪd, daɪ-



Definition of directed

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Latin directus "straight," past participle of dirigere "set straight" (see direct (v.)).
  • adj supervised
Example sentences :
  • The searchers, therefore, were directed to beat up the near-by country.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • "Wait here while I see if the train is on time," directed Grace.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • "Now look in the glass," directed Grace, when she had finished.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Copies were also directed to be distributed through the district.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • I had heard the note in the woods, and directed his attention to it.
  • Extract from : « Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia » by Thomas Mitchell
  • Prepare the pumpkin as directed in Art. 65 and add the milk to it.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • "Take this," he directed presently, when he had disposed of the matters before him.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The youth sat down as directed, but reluctantly and with diffidence.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • It was against these savage Turks that the first Crusade was directed.
  • Extract from : « Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II » by Charlotte Mary Yonge
  • The attention of the reader is directed to the bravery of this officer.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill

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