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refer

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of refer

to have a relation or connection

I don't think that rule of play refers to this particular situation

Synonyms of refer

appertain, apply, bear, pertain, relate

Words Related to refer

affect, concern, interest, involve, touch

associate, connect, couple, interrelate, link, tie in

deal (with), treat

Phrases Synonymous with refer

have to do with

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 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)

fall back on

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