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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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2

as in consults

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

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