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- Dictionaryrefer/rɪˈfəː/
verb
- 1. mention or allude to: "her mother never referred to him again" Similar
- 2. pass a matter to (a higher body) for a decision: "the prisoner may require the Secretary of State to refer his case to the Parole Board"
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The meaning of REFER is to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group. How to use refer in a sentence.
Refer definition: to direct for information or anything required. See examples of REFER used in a sentence.
If you refer someone to a source of information, you tell them the place where they will find the information which they need or which you think will interest them.
verb. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision. “ refer a patient to a specialist”. “ refer a bill to a committee”. see more. verb. seek information from. “ refer to your notes”. synonyms: consult, look up.
REFER TO SOMEONE/SOMETHING definition: 1. to talk or write about someone or something, especially in only a few words: 2. If writing or…. Learn more.
to send somebody/something to somebody/something for help, advice or a decision. refer somebody/something to somebody/something My doctor referred me to a specialist. The company says it has referred the matter to its lawyers. The case was referred to the Court of Appeal.
1. To direct to a source for help or information: referred her to a heart specialist; referred me to his last employer for a recommendation. 2. To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination. 3. To direct the attention of: I refer you to the training manual. 4. a.
to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power: refer something to I will refer the matter to my colleague and obtain a response. The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office referred the case to state authorities.
Definition of refer verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to assign to a class, period, etc.; regard as belonging or related. to have relation; relate; apply. v.i. to direct attention, as a reference mark does. to have recourse or resort; turn, as for aid or information: to refer to one's notes. to make reference or allusion: The author referred to his teachers twice in his article.
