REFERS (TO) Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

refers (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of refer (to)

as in specifies

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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as in goes (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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The plan also specifies rezoning along major commercial corridors, including Winchester Boulevard and The Alameda.

— Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of specifies

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All four chefs have created the weekend’s menu, and McNeill, who consults on Mad Hospitality’s wine program, will curate the wine pairings.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
That means this man consults for everyone from automakers to the Canadian government because the man knows lighting.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of consults

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The letter cites comments Sharpton made during a July 14 TMZ appearance and an August 19 online vigil for Wells.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Charles cites a sentence in the novel about one of Magnolia’s clients, a professor who has moved away but is reluctant to sell her Brickell condominium.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of cites

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The document notes that the demographic makeup of each potential zone is not necessarily the same as the makeup of the LRSD students in that zone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
But the new report notes that the AI agents spent considerably more time on this message board discussing those cybersecurity challenges that were extremely difficult, suggesting the agents had a high motivation to solve them.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of notes

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When the National Review advocates impeaching a Republican president and favorably quotes Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff, that’s news.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
On the other hand, Hardwick quotes the leader of another troupe, who argues that kuda kepang performances should not include Islamic prayers.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2026

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