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refer
verb(re-fer)
be relevant to
Synonyms: bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, relate, touch, touch on,
Examples:
There were lots of questions referring to her talk.
refer
verb(re-fer)
seek information from
Synonyms: consult, look up,
Examples:
Refer to your notes.
refer
verb(re-fer)
have as a meaning
Synonyms: denote,
refer
verb(re-fer)
make reference to
Synonyms: advert, bring up, cite, mention, name,
refer
verb(re-fer)
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
Examples:
Refer a patient to a specialist.
Refer a bill to a committee.
refer
verb(re-fer)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
Examples:
This plant can be referred to a known species.
refer
verb(re-fer)
use a name to designate
Examples:
Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary.

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