Synonyms of refers (to)

refers (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of refer (to)

1

as in specifies

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specifies
• mentions
• notices
• cites
• indicates
• notes
• quotes
• touches (on or upon)
• suggests
• instances
• adverts (to)
• names
• alludes (to)
• explains
• introduces
• implies
• announces
• hints (at)
• points (out)
• intends
• drops
• clarifies
• infers
• signals
• pronounces
• publishes
• signifies
• brings up
• intimates
• designates
• spells out
• declares
• clears (up)
• proclaims
• worms
• sounds
• advertises
• infiltrates
• interjects
• denominates
• broadcasts
• interpolates
• interposes
• insinuates
• broaches
• elucidates
• publicizes
• explicates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• goes (to)
• turns (to)
• consults
• uses
• resorts (to)
• falls back on
• depends (on)
• utilizes
• relies (on)
• employs