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- 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
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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
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definition 3: |
to describe or call.
He doesn't like it when she refers to him as her "assistant." |
related words: |
hint, look |
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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
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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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derivation: |
referable (referrable) (adj.) |
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