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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

indicate

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 wouldnʼt 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)

fall back on

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