refer to

verb

referred to; referring to; refers to

1

: to look at or in (something) for information

She often refers to her notes when giving a speech.

Please refer to our website for more information.

2

: to have a direct connection or relationship to (something)

The word "finch" refers to a kind of bird.

The numbers shown in the text refer to footnotes at the bottom of the page.

3

: to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing

No one referred to the incident.

Examples of refer to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The word likely referred to the way grapes grow in hooked, clustered bunches. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Donnell Thompson, 60 Barber in Miami Gardens Donnell Thompson remembers when Miami Gardens was referred to as Carol City and when the stretch of 27th Avenue outside his barbershop was just two lanes running north and south. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Rather than classifying didymo as an invasive species, Taylor refers to the algae as a native species that has an invasive-like growth form. — Hannah Smith july 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Section 301 refers to a provision of a 1974 trade law, the same mechanism that is being used to impose the new tariffs on Friday. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

Rhymes for refer to

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• detinue
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