refer to
phrasal 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.
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The President referred to inaccurate information about global cooling theories in the early 20th century and cast doubt on global warming and climate change.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
On September 21, he was referred to the hospital for further evaluation and was scheduled for surgery.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Rokita's news release did not provide a specific law that dictated this notion in his release, but in a follow-up email with IndyStar, the Attorney General's office noted Rokita was referring to Indiana's anti-sanctuary law.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
The resolution proposed in the county legislature was referred to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.
—Pj Green
september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
On September 21, he was referred to the hospital for further evaluation and was scheduled for surgery.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Rokita's news release did not provide a specific law that dictated this notion in his release, but in a follow-up email with IndyStar, the Attorney General's office noted Rokita was referring to Indiana's anti-sanctuary law.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
The resolution proposed in the county legislature was referred to the Justice and Law Enforcement Committee.
—Pj Green
september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Refer to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refer%20to. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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