REFER
WordNet

verb


(1)   Think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
"This plant can be referred to a known species"
(2)   Have as a meaning
"`multi-' denotes `many' "
(3)   Make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
(4)   Send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
"Refer a patient to a specialist"
"Refer a bill to a committee"
(5)   Have to do with or be relevant to
"There were lots of questions referring to her talk"
"My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
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Etymology

  • From , from , from , from + ; see bher- in Indo-European Roots.

Verb



  1. To direct the attention of.
    The shop assistant referred me to the help desk on ground floor.
  2. To submit to an authority figure for consideration.
    He referred the matter to the principal.
  3. To allude to, make a reference or allusion to.
 
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