refer - SAT Word

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refer 
  ( SAT Prep - Sample Word )
This word "refer" often comes up in the SAT. Of the choices below which is the closest in meaning?
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Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'refer':
  To pertain; concern.
  To have recourse; turn.
  To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
  To make mention or reference.
  To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class.
  To direct the attention of.
  To direct to a source for help or information.
  To submit (a matter in dispute) to an authority for arbitration, decision, or examination.

Synonyms of word 'refer' :
 denote
 cite
 relate
 mention
 touch on
 touch
 pertain
 consult
 concern
 come to
 have-to doe with
 advert
 look up
 bring up
 bear on
 name


Usage of the word 'refer' in Sentences :
  TOKYOÆ’??Yields on Japanese government bonds edged lower as a continued climb in crude-oil prices fed concern that further rises could blunt global economic growth, sending investors out of risk-sensitive assets like equities and into safer investments.
  refers the dispute to the Adjudicator within seven days of the notice.
  The term ' e-Science ' commonly refers to large-scale scientific collaborations carried out over t.. .
  referred the matter directly to the CMA.
  referred for assessment for liver transplantation.
  refer a complaint through a Member of the European Parliament.
  referred patients did not see a physician.
  referred for treatment straight away.
  referred the case to the Ombudsman.

Usage of the word 'refer' in popular media :
Washington Post   —
 referred for resolution within the directorate procedure..... read more ››
 these children were assessed at ages 4 and 6 years and are hereafter referred to as the longitudinal sample..... read more ››

Wall Street Journal   —
 "we are not greedy teachers or the privileged elite," she said, quoting a recent daniels' speech where he used the elite term to refer to public employee unions. "we just want our voice heard. collective bargaining is our voice." .... read more ››
 they refer to google as 'the google,' which makes it sound like something that follows you around in 19th-century warsaw bringing misfortune..... read more ››




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