refer

[rɪˈfəː]

refer Definition

• 1. mention or allude to
• 2. pass a matter to (another body, typically one with more authority or expertise) for a decision
• 3. direct the attention of someone to
• 4. be about or concerned with

Using refer: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "refer" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I referred to my notes during the presentation.

• Example

  The case was referred to a higher court.

• Example

  Can you refer me to a good restaurant in this area?

• Example

  This book refers to the history of the Roman Empire.

refer Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for refer

• mention
• send
• direct
• point
• relate
• concern
• cite
• allude to
• pass on
• pertain to

Antonyms for refer

• ignore
• disregard
• withhold

Idioms Using refer

• refer (someone) to the devil

  to dismiss or reject someone rudely or angrily

  Example

  After he made that rude comment, I referred him to the devil and walked away.

• refer to the drawing board

  to start over or go back to the beginning of a project or plan

  Example

  After the proposal was rejected, we had to refer to the drawing board and come up with a new plan.

• refer to (something) obliquely

  to mention or allude to something indirectly or vaguely

  Example

  He referred to the incident obliquely, without going into detail.

Phrases with refer

• refer to

  to mention or allude to something

  Example

  In his speech, he referred to the importance of education.

• refer to as

  to use a particular name or title when speaking to or about someone

  Example

  She prefers to be referred to as 'doctor' rather than 'miss'.

• refer back to

  to return to a previous point or topic

  Example

  Let's refer back to the first question and try to answer it again.

Origins of refer

from Latin 'referre', meaning 'to carry back'

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Summary: refer in Brief

'Refer' [rɪˈfəː] is a verb that means to mention or allude to something, pass a matter to another body for a decision, direct attention to something, or be about or concerned with something. It can be used in phrases like 'refer to,' 'refer to as,' and 'refer back to.' Idioms include 'refer (someone) to the devil,' 'refer to the drawing board,' and 'refer to (something) obliquely.'