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(refer to) To make reference to
“At no stage did I refer to any of your shortcomings during our discussion.”
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) To have a relation or connection with
“What particular matter does your complaint refer to?”
(refer to) 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) To seek aid, help or relief from
“If you should have fears or anxieties, please refer to your therapist for help.”
(refer to) 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) To suggest tacitly
“What exactly did his figurative phrases refer to?”
To arrange for something to belong to, or be officially controlled by, somebody else
To attribute something as belonging to or caused by
To call on in support of an earnest request
To present (a proposal, application, etc.) for consideration or judgment
To speak to a formal gathering
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