Refer to: meaning, definitions and examples

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refer to

 

[ rɪˈfəː ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal

mention or allude to

Synonyms

allude to, cite, mention, point out

Examples of usage

  • He referred to the recent events in his speech.
  • The teacher referred to the textbook for further explanation.
Context #2 | Verb

recommend

recommend or suggest (someone or something) as being right, suitable, or appropriate

Synonyms

advise, direct, recommend, suggest

Examples of usage

  • I can refer you to a good lawyer for legal advice.
  • The doctor referred the patient to a specialist for further examination.

Translations

Translations of the word "refer to" in other languages:

🇵🇹 referir-se a

🇮🇳 संदर्भित करना

🇩🇪 sich beziehen auf

🇮🇩 merujuk pada

🇺🇦 посилатися на

🇵🇱 odnosić się do

🇯🇵 参照する

🇫🇷 se référer à

🇪🇸 referirse a

🇹🇷 atıfta bulunmak

🇰🇷 참조하다

🇸🇦 يشير إلى

🇨🇿 odkazovat na

🇸🇰 odkazovať na

🇨🇳 参考

🇸🇮 nanašati se na

🇮🇸 vísa til

🇰🇿 сілтеме жасау

🇬🇪 მითითება

🇦🇿 istinad etmək

🇲🇽 referirse a

Word origin

The word 'refer' originated from the Latin word 'referre', which means 'to carry back'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the meaning has evolved to include both mentioning something and recommending someone or something. The word has been used in various contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.