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refer

Definition for refer

verb as in mention

Strongest matches

assign, attribute, cite, hint, indicate, introduce, invoke, point out, specify

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

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

verb as in direct, guide

Strongest matches

commit, deliver, hand over, introduce, pass on, recommend, send, submit, transfer, turn over

Strong matches

consign, point, relegate

Weak matches

hand in, put in touch

verb as in concern, apply

Strongest matches

answer, connect, deal with, involve, relate

Strong matches

appertain, belong, cover, encompass, hold, include, incorporate, pertain, point, regard, touch

Weak matches

be a matter of, be about, be directed to, be relevant, bear upon, correspond with, have a bearing on, have reference, have relation, have to do with, take in

verb as in seek information

Strongest matches

advise, apply, go

Strong matches

commune, confer, consult, recur, repair, resort, run, turn

Weak matches

have recourse, look up, turn to

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Example Sentences

“Further, we refer to our email…where we explained we are not the employer of the individual,” it added.

From BBC

Although Wilson will always be associated with the gullible and weaselly Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office,” and Mandvi recently won a devoted fan following for his portrayal of the science-minded skeptic Ben Shakir in “Evil” on Paramount+, both men refer to theater as their first — and biggest — love.

From Los Angeles Times

The video being shared appears to refer to a Premier League match that Coote officiated between Liverpool and Burnley in July 2020, which finished 1-1.

From BBC

The video being shared appears to refer to a Premier League match that Coote officiated between Liverpool and Burnley in July 2020, which finished 1-1.

From BBC

But to scientists, the terms “gene editing” and “GM” refer to different things.

From BBC

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