Refer: meaning, definitions and examples
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refer
[ rɪˈfɜːr ]
in academic writing
To mention or allude to something in a written or spoken work, typically to provide evidence or support for a statement or argument.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The author refers to several studies that support her theory.
- Please refer to the appendix for further details.
in a conversation or discussion
To direct someone's attention to someone or something in order to provide information or context.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Can you refer me to a good mechanic in the area?
- She referred us to the company's website for more information.
in business or professional context
A person whose job is to give expert advice or recommendations in a particular area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is a trusted refer in the field of marketing.
- The company hired a refer to help with their strategic planning.
Translations
Translations of the word "refer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 referir
- mencionar
- aludir
🇮🇳 संदर्भित करना
- उल्लेख करना
- संकेत करना
🇩🇪 verweisen
- erwähnen
- beziehen
🇮🇩 merujuk
- menyebutkan
- mengacu
🇺🇦 посилатися
- згадувати
- натякати
🇵🇱 odnosić się
- wspominać
- nawiązywać
🇯🇵 言及する (げんきゅうする)
🇫🇷 se référer à
- mentionner
- faire allusion à
🇪🇸 referirse a
- mencionar
- aludir
🇹🇷 atıfta bulunmak
- bahsetmek
- ima etmek
🇰🇷 언급하다
🇸🇦 يشير إلى
- يذكر
- يلمح
🇨🇿 odkazovat
- zmínit se
- poukázat
🇸🇰 odkazovať
- spomenúť
- poukázať
🇨🇳 参考 (cānkǎo)
🇸🇮 nanašati se
- omeniti
- namigovati
🇮🇸 vísa til
- nefna
- benda á
🇰🇿 сілтеме жасау
- айту
- меңзеу
🇬🇪 მითითება
- ხსენება
- მინიშნება
🇦🇿 istinad etmək
- qeyd etmək
- işarə etmək
🇲🇽 referirse a
- mencionar
- aludir
Etymology
The word 'refer' originated from the Latin word 'referre', which means 'to relate, to carry back'. It entered the English language in the 14th century and has since been used in various contexts to indicate directing attention or providing evidence. Over time, 'refer' has become a common term in academic, professional, and everyday communication.
See also: referee, reference, referencer, referendum, referent, referrer.