refer

verb
UK: /rɪˈfɜː/
US: /rɪˈfɜːr/

  1. To mention someone or something.

    1. Did she refer to me in her speech?
    2. The speaker did not refer directly to the problem, but hinted at it.

  2. To send someone or something to a person or place for treatment or help.

    1. My doctor will refer me to a specialist.
    2. The police referred the matter to the prosecuting authorities for further investigation.

  3. To look at something for information.

    1. Please refer to the map for directions.
    2. Refer to your notes if you are unsure of the answer during the exam.

Synonyms

mention direct cite assign allude transfer consult
refer noun

  1. To direct attention to someone or something; to mention or allude to something.

    1. The article makes a refer to recent events.
    2. His refer to the past suggests that he is not ready to move on from it.
refer phrasal-verb

  1. Refer someone to someone/something: To send someone to a different person or place for help or advice.

    1. I'll refer you to our customer service department.
    2. The doctor will refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation regarding pain.

  2. Refer back to something: To read or speak about something again to remember it.

    1. Let's refer back to our original agreement.
    2. The speaker referred back to a study from a few years ago to highlight changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refer" in English means: To mention someone or something., To send someone or something to a person or place for treatment or help., To look at something for information..

The phonetic transcription of "refer" is /rɪˈfɜː/ in British English and /rɪˈfɜːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refer": mention, direct, cite, assign, allude, transfer, consult.

Example usage of "refer": "Did she refer to me in her speech? ". More examples on the page.