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refer

re·fer

refer

 
 
pronunciation:
rih fuhr
parts of speech:
intransitive verb, transitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to point to something, or say something about, in speech or writing; speak of; allude.
She referred to his book in her speech.When you say "Mrs. Todd," are you referring to his wife or his mother?
synonyms:
advert, allude
similar words:
cite, mention, name, quote, reference, touch on
definition 2: to relate or pertain.
Words with the Latin root "cardi" such as "cardiac" and "cardiology" refer to the heart.
synonyms:
apply, pertain, relate
similar words:
appertain, concern
definition 3: to describe or call.
He doesn't like it when she refers to him as her "assistant."
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: refers, referring, referred
definition 1: to direct to a source for assistance.
He referred me to a good doctor.
synonyms:
connect with
similar words:
direct, recommend, send
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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derivation: referable (referrable) (adj.)
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