Refer (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
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Meaning 3
Use a name to designate; "Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 4
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".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The painting can be referred to the Renaissance period due to its distinct style and composition.
- Her work can be referred to the modern movement of abstract expressionism.
- This species of fish can be referred to the family of salmonids found in the Pacific Ocean.
- The local customs of the community can be referred to their ancestral heritage and traditions.
- The mathematical theory can be referred to as an application of probability and statistical analysis.
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Meaning 5
Make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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- Cross-refer
- Cite
- Raise
- Appeal
- Touch On
- Remember
- Namedrop
- Speak Of The Devil
- Dredge Up
- Invoke
- Quote
- Commend
- Drag Up
- Bring Up
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Meaning 6
Seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- If you are unsure about a word's meaning, refer to a dictionary for assistance.
- To answer this question, please refer to the passage on page 32.
- If you need help with the assignment, refer to the additional resources provided online.
- Refer to the manual for detailed instructions on how to assemble the furniture.
- For further information on this topic, refer to the professor's lecture notes available on the course website.
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Meaning 7
Have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' ".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.