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Meaning of refer in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /rəˈfər/

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  1. Verb

    refer

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French referer or Latin referre‘carry back’, from re-‘back’ + ferre‘bring’

    Definitions

    1. make reference to

    Examples

    • « His name was mentioned in connection with the invention »
  2. 2. have to do with or be relevant to

    Examples

    • « There were lots of questions referring to her talk »
    • « My remark pertained to your earlier comments »
  3. 3. think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another

    Examples

    • « This plant can be referred to a known species »
  4. 4. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

    Examples

    • « refer a patient to a specialist »
    • « refer a bill to a committee »
  5. 5. seek information from

    Examples

    • « You should consult the dictionary »
    • « refer to your notes »
  6. 6. have as a meaning

    Examples

    • « 'multi-' denotes 'many' »

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