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refer (to)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of refer (to)

1 to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

Synonyms of refer (to)

advert (to), cite, drop, instance, mention, name, note, notice, quote, specify, touch (on or upon)

Words Related to refer (to)

allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest

point (out), signal, signify

denominate, designate

bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce

infiltrate, insinuate, worm

advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound

clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out

Near Antonyms of refer (to)

disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

2 to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage

she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam

Synonyms of refer (to)

consult, go (to), resort (to), turn (to)

Words Related to refer (to)

employ, use, utilize

depend (on), rely (on)

Phrases Synonymous with refer (to)

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