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Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)Cite This Source
re·fer    Audio Help   [ri-fur] Pronunciation Key verb, -ferred, -fer·ring.
–verb (used with object)
1.to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.
2.to direct the attention or thoughts of: The asterisk refers the reader to a footnote.
3.to hand over or submit for information, consideration, decision, etc.: to refer the argument to arbitration.
4.to assign to a class, period, etc.; regard as belonging or related.
5.to have relation; relate; apply.
–verb (used without object)
6.to direct attention, as a reference mark does.
7.to have recourse or resort; turn, as for aid or information: to refer to one's notes.
8.to make reference or allusion: The author referred to his teachers twice in his article.
[Origin: 1325–75; ME referren < L referre to bring back, equiv. to re- re- + ferre to bring, bear1]

—Related forms
ref·er·a·ble, re·fer·ra·ble, re·fer·ri·ble    Audio Help   [ref-er-uh-buhl, ri-fur-] Pronunciation Key, adjective
re·fer·rer, noun

—Synonyms 4. attribute, ascribe, impute. 5. pertain, belong. 8. advert, allude.
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Thesaurus Entries (3 more entries. View all »)
  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  refer
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To direct (a person) elsewhere for help or information.
Synonyms:  send, transfer, turn over
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  refer
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To call or direct attention to something.
Synonyms:  advert, bring up, mention, point, point out, touch
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
by the Editors of the American Heritage® Dictionary.
Copyright © 2003, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
  Synonym Collection v1.1Cite This Source
Main Entry:  refer
Part of Speech:  verb
Synonyms:  advert, allude, appeal, ascribe, assign, attribute, cite, commit, confer, consult, direct, guide, identify, mention, name, quote, recommend, relate, send, specify, submit, transfer
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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