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Refer

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Definitions for Refer

verb
make reference to
Synonyms
mention advert bring up cite name
Examples
  1. His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
verb
be relevant to
Synonyms
pertain relate concern come to bear on touch touch on have to do with
Examples
  1. There were lots of questions referring to her talk
  2. My remark pertained to your earlier comments
verb
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
Examples
  1. This plant can be referred to a known species
verb
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
Examples
  1. refer a patient to a specialist
  2. refer a bill to a committee
verb
seek information from
Synonyms
consult look up
Examples
  1. You should consult the dictionary
  2. refer to your notes
verb
have as a meaning
Synonyms
Examples
  1. `multi-' denotes `many'
verb
use a name to designate
Examples
  1. Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary

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