make reference to

idiom

: to talk or write about in brief way : to mention
She made reference to our agreement.

Examples of make reference to in a Sentence

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“Make reference to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20reference%20to. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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