Meaning & use
refer
To direct attention to, mention, or relate to something.
See it in a sentence
The teacher referred students to chapter three for further reading.
She referred to her notes several times during the presentation.
A note on using this word
Refer to requires the preposition to in most uses; dropping it is a common learner error.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To send someone to another person or place for information, help, or treatment.
The doctor referred her to a specialist for further tests.
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