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Hhtt Posted 8 years ago
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Doctor referred me to a specialist

1. "My doctor referred me to a specialist." 1 is the original. Are "doctor points me to a specialist" and "doctor directed me to a specialists" good substitutes for the original?


What is the difference between 1, 2 and 3?

2. My doctor directed me to a specialist.

3. My doctor pointed me to a specialist.

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hhtt 1. " 1 is the original. Are "doctor points me to a specialist" and "doctor directed me to a specialists" good substitutes for the original?

  • hhtt 1.
  • " 1 is the original.
  • Are "doctor points me to a specialist" and "doctor directed me to a specialists" good substitutes for the original?
  • No; 'referred' is the correct verb.
  • 2.
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hhtt1. "My doctor referred me to a specialist." 1 is the original. Are "doctor points me to a specialist" and "doctor directed me to a specialists" good substitutes for the original?

No; 'referred' is the correct verb.

hhttWhat is the difference between 1, 2 and 3?2. My doctor directed me to a specialist.3. My doctor pointed me t
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1. "My doctor referred me to a specialist." 1 is the original. Are "doctor points me to a specialist" and "doctor directed me to a specialists" good substitutes for the original? No. 'Referred' is the very common term. Also common is sent.


What is the difference between 1, 2 and 3?

2. My doctor directed me to a specia

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