Meaning & use
refer to
To mention, direct attention to, or consult something or someone for information.
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Please refer to page ten for detailed instructions on assembly.
She often refers to her notes during interviews to stay accurate.
A note on using this word
"Refer to" is a phrasal verb; the related noun form is "reference," as in "make reference to."
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