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

Remanso Valerio is often referred to as one of the last urban fishing communities in the country. — Sebastián López Brach, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026

Without a major professional sports team inside their borders, Iowans often refer to this game as the state’s Super Bowl. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Michele Brass said in the release, referring to the women coming forward to help convict Lazo. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

These theories are generally referred to as Yang-Mills theories. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for refer to

• amadou
• avenue
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• baraboo
• barbecue
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• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue