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Synonyms and Antonyms of reference
1 something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information the author's argument is interesting, but the lack of references makes me wonder if it can be proven Synonyms authority, source Related Words citation, excerpt, extract, quotation; caption, cross-reference, footnote, note
2 relation to or concern with something specified this reply is in reference to your last question Synonyms respect, regard
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