Refer — synonyms, definition

1. refer (Verb)

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refer (Verb) — Make reference to.

refer (Verb) — Be relevant to. ex. "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"

refer (Verb) — Think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another. ex. "This plant can be referred to a known species"

refer (Verb) — Send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision. ex. "refer a patient to a specialist" ex. "refer a bill to a committee"

refer (Verb) — Seek information from. ex. "refer to your notes"

refer (Verb) — Have as a meaning.

refer (Verb) — Use a name to designate. ex. "Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary"

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