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Definition refer in British English

refer verb

verb
/rɪˈfɜː(r)/
1

to mention someone or something when you are speaking or writing

Example

She referred to the subject several times during her speech.

Example

Jack was careful not to refer to the woman by name.

Example

Even as a boy he referred to his father as Steve.

Example

I would like to refer back to something I said in my introduction.

Synonyms and related words
mention refer to invoke
2

to describe something, or to be about something

Example

These notes refer to the case of a teenage murderer.

Example

The term 'groupware' refers to software designed to be used by several computer users at once.

Synonyms and related words
mention refer to invoke link surround correspond
3

to send someone to another person or place in order to get help, information, or advice

Example

The doctor referred me to a skin specialist.

Example

Her case was referred to the Court of Appeal.

Synonyms and related words
send ship relocate
4

to look at a book, map etc for information

Example

Please refer to our catalogue for details of all our products.

Synonyms and related words
look around look at look investigate look into follow up
Definition refer in British English