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.....
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“these children were assessed at ages 4 and 6 years and are hereafter
referred to as the longitudinal sample.....
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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." ....
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“they
refer to google as 'the google,' which makes it sound like something that follows you around in 19th-century warsaw bringing misfortune.....
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