as in to apply
to have a relation or connection
I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of refer
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday referred journalists' questions to Russia's Defense Ministry.
—
Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials in Cairo referred questions to the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, which did not respond to requests for comment.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Schiff’s office referred The Bee to the senator’s comments on KTLA, citing the 2023 bill.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The criminal then refers the victim to a co-conspirator posing as a law enforcement agent.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refer
Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials in Cairo referred questions to the Egyptian Embassy in Washington, which did not respond to requests for comment.
—Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Schiff’s office referred The Bee to the senator’s comments on KTLA, citing the 2023 bill.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The criminal then refers the victim to a co-conspirator posing as a law enforcement agent.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer
Verb
-
With this certification program, employees can take short learning breaks and access ready-to-apply AI content on demand, instantly increasing their AI acumen.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The other end of the spectrum are breaks that happen when a single application of force is applied to the bone.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Second quarter 2025 billings registered a 3% quarter-over-quarter expansion supported by the leading-edge logic, advanced high bandwidth memory (HBM) related DRAM applications, as well as increase in shipments to Asia.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
-
Schauffele's decision wasn't injury-related.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Across the eastern Baltic states (an area pertaining to modern-day Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), there are even more examples of broken tools in Stone Age burials.—
Sarah Durn,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
-
The list pertains to jerseys officially licensed by the NFL Players Association.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Refer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share