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present participle of refer (to)
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1
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
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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“Referring (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/referring%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Jan. 2022.
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