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- pronunciation:
- rih
fuhr
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
refers, referring, referred |
| definition 1: |
to send or direct to a source for help.
He referred me to a good doctor.- similar words:
- direct, recommend, send
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| definition 2: |
to pass or hand over for advice or help.
We referred the problem to an expert.- synonyms:
- submit
- similar words:
- assign, entrust, hand over
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| definition 3: |
to speak of; mention.
She referred to his work in her speech.- synonyms:
- allude
- similar words:
- cite, mention, name, quote, touch on
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| related words: |
look |
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| derivation: |
referable (referrable) (adj.) |
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