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 City of Pittsburgh requires an annual ticket-reseller license for anyone reselling tickets connected to events at PNC Park, PPG Paints Arena or Acrisure Stadium, still referred to as Heinz Field in the city code. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026

The film’s title refers to Ketty’s nickname in the Sicilian dialect. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

On its website, Clay Lacy refers to its Connecticut location, about 80 miles from Manhattan, as New York – OXC. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

According to Nameberry, the name Sienna refers to the orange-red color of the clay in the Italian city of Siena. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for refer to

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