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make reference

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify

STRONG

accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote

WEAK

bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of put down to speak about speak of touch on

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore insert neglect remove

WEAK

hold back

Example Sentences

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I suspect the prime minister may also make reference to the Civil Service Code.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It does not make reference to specific obligations.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 24, 2023

The “Nope” star also updated her merchandise line with shirts that make reference to her personal drama, including a sweatshirt emblazoned with the words “I’m a Motha.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2023

But he did not make reference to the judiciary's regulations or the law itself, which experts said both clearly required disclosure for gifts of travel.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2023

I’m about to make reference to another song we heard on our car ride—hoping that maybe it’ll bring her back in some way—when Justin’s voice comes from over my shoulder, asking, “So who’s this?”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

make reference

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