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

Many people think of foods like bread or pasta when referring to carbs. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026

The title refers to a story-fable about a horse that runs away, only to turn up at a time of crisis. —Hillel Italie, Fortune, 1 June 2026

Such predictions indicate a deeper understanding that another individual’s gaze refers to something specific in the environment. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026

There is much doom-and-gloom about this, including that some refer to the probability of doom, known as p(doom), when discussing the existential risks of AI. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Rhymes for refer to

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