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refer
What does refer mean?
refer (verb): to mention (something); to direct attention (to something).
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use refer in a sentence?
- To explain the problem, the teacher referred to an example in another textbook. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does refer come from?
From Middle English referren, from Old French referer, from Latin referre.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to refer
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “refer” mean?
to knowingly give false information with intent to deceive
Not quite: that's what lie means.
to go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space
Not quite: that's what enter means.
to mention (something); to direct attention (to something)
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to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another
Not quite: that's what transfer means.
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