(refer to) Past tense for to make reference to
“At no stage did I refer to any of your shortcomings during our discussion.”
Past tense for to direct the attention of someone to
“As delegator-in-chief, I would have minimal knowledge on the subject but would conveniently refer her to our resident expert.”
(refer to) Past tense for to have a relation or connection with
“What particular matter does your complaint refer to?”
(refer to) Past tense for to seek information from a source of information
“Here are some books you can refer to if you need more information on the subject.”
(refer to) Past tense for to seek aid, help or relief from
“If you should have fears or anxieties, please refer to your therapist for help.”
(refer to) Past tense for to have as a referent (of a word, phrase, or symbol)
“The strange inscriptions would refer to the ancient tribe's cultural practices.”
(refer to) Past tense for to suggest tacitly
“What exactly did his figurative phrases refer to?”
Past tense for to arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
Past tense for to attribute something as belonging to or caused by
Past tense for to call on in support of an earnest request
Past tense for to present (a proposal, application, etc.) for consideration or judgment
Past tense for to imply but stop short of saying explicitly
Past tense for to speak to a formal gathering
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