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refer (to)

verb

Definition of refer (to)next
1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

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2
as in to go (to)
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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
  1. specify
  2. consult
  3. mention
  4. notice
  5. cite
  6. indicate
  7. note
  8. quote
Verb
  • The statement did not specify what types of drones were being tested in the southern Pingtung county.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The guidance didn’t specify which of the hundreds of subsections chapter 115 of Missouri’s statutes Peters was citing.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of specify
Verb
  • As of Wednesday, 284 people have been evaluated by local health departments, while others have consulted with a healthcare provider directly to assess their potential rabies risk.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Tinsley separately has operated a consulting firm that advises sports nutrition companies.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consult
Verb
  • If the marketing team wants to mention total payouts, average payout time, pass rates or trader statistics, record the source, date range and method behind the number.
    — David Ispiryan, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Leach mentioned Anderson as a pleasant surprise, with this year’s sixth-round pick getting up and down the ice well while showing some presence with the puck.
    — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Diners will notice Postino’s custom millwork, camera wall and artsy design elements that call attention to Plaza Midwood’s past.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Whether viewing in person at the Ryman over the livestream, fans definitely noticed, and did not hold it against him, given the firepower that followed, and perhaps some empathy with what Stapleton might have been going through.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Two days later, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department released him from custody, citing insufficient evidence to charge him.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Answer engines cite comparison pages, reviews and third-party write-ups from trusted local creators and journalists.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Johnson’s presnap movement also indicates to a quarterback whether the Dolphins are in man coverage, or zone, and that helps their pre and post-snap decision making.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
  • However, our study indicates that school choice can often lead to greater segregation and inequality.
    — Beth Lloyd, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Asada noted that as the core inflation rate was below 2%, the economic situation might not be strong, and advocated for holding rates steady.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • However, Chapman noted that questions over bidding were moot because the bills were paid.
    — Alicia Fabbre, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of note
Verb
  • Is our expertise published in a form AI systems can find and quote?
    — Alex Osmichenko, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead of Monday’s game, Mahomes released a video that quotes Theodore Roosevelt, who was the 26th president of the United States and is on Mount Rushmore.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of quote
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“Refer (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refer%20%28to%29. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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