Definition of refer to
1
:to look at or in (something) for information
- She often refers to her notes when giving a speech.
- Please refer to our Web site 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.
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