Definition of refer

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  • refer is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
  • refer is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
  • refer is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of refer

  • be relevant to (verb)

    Examples

    1. There were lots of questions referring to her talk

    Synonyms

    1. bear on
    2. come to
    3. concern
    4. have to do with
    5. pertain
    6. relate
    7. touch
    8. touch on
  • seek information from (verb)

    Examples

    1. refer to your notes

    Synonyms

    1. consult
    2. look up
  • have as a meaning (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. denote
  • make reference to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. advert
    2. bring up
    3. cite
    4. mention
    5. name
  • send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision (verb)

    Examples

    1. refer a patient to a specialist
    2. refer a bill to a committee
  • think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another (verb)

    Examples

    1. This plant can be referred to a known species
  • use a name to designate (verb)

    Examples

    1. Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary

See definition of refer in Merriam Webster