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re·fer
 refer
- pronunciation:
- rih
fuhr
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
referred, referring, refers |
| definition 1: |
to direct to a source for assistance.
He referred me to a good doctor.- synonyms:
- connect with
- similar words:
- direct, recommend, send
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| definition 2: |
to give over for consideration.
We referred the dispute to a mediator.- synonyms:
- relegate, submit
- similar words:
- assign, consign, entrust, hand over
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to allude.
She referred to his work in her speech.- synonyms:
- advert, allude
- similar words:
- cite, mention, name, quote, reference, touch on
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| definition 2: |
to relate or pertain.
- synonyms:
- apply, pertain, relate
- similar words:
- appertain, concern
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| related words: |
hint, look |
| derivation: |
referable (referrable) (adj.) |
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