refer to

phrasal-verb
UK: /rɪˈfɜːr tuː/
US: /rɪˈfɜːr tuː/

  1. To mention someone or something in speech or writing.

    1. I will refer to your notes during my speech.
    2. The speaker did not refer to the recent economic crisis in her address.

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

    1. My doctor will refer to a specialist for more help.
    2. The police decided to refer the case to a higher authority due to its complexity.

  3. To look at something for information.

    1. Please refer to the manual if you need help.
    2. You should refer to the data provided in the report before making a decision.

Synonyms

mention allude to consult concern
refer to preposition

  1. Relating to something.

    1. These rules refer to everyone.
    2. The changes refer to improvements in technology within the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Synonyms for "refer to": mention, allude to, consult, concern.

Example usage of "refer to": "I will refer to your notes during my speech.". More examples on the page.