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refers (to)

verb , present tense third-person singular of refer (to)

Synonyms and Antonyms of refers (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 refers (to)

adverts (to), cites, drops, instances, mentions, names, notes, notices, quotes, specifies, touches (on or upon)

Words Related to refers (to)

alludes (to), hints (at), implies, indicates, infers, intends, intimates, suggests

points (out), signals, signifies

denominates, designates

brings up, broaches, interjects, interpolates, interposes, introduces

infiltrates, insinuates, worms

advertises, announces, broadcasts, declares, proclaims, pronounces, publicizes, publishes, sounds

clarifies, clears (up), elucidates, explains, explicates, spells out

Near Antonyms of refers (to)

disregards, forgets, ignores, neglects, overlooks, overpasses, passes over, slights

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 refers (to)

consults, goes (to), resorts (to), turns (to)

Words Related to refers (to)

employs, uses, utilizes

depends (on), relies (on)

Phrases Synonymous with refers (to)

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