refer to
phrasal verb
referred to; referring to; refers to
1
: to look at or in (something) for information
She often refers to her notes when giving a speech.
Please refer to our website for more information.
2
: to have a direct connection or relationship to (something)
The word "finch" refers to a kind of bird.
The numbers shown in the text refer to footnotes at the bottom of the page.
3
: to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing
No one referred to the incident.
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Once introduced, resolutions are referred to the committees of jurisdiction in the respective house of Congress.
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Susan E. Dudley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The title referred to the plan hatched by Andy, Genevieve, and sports podcaster Sam Phalan to turn the tables on the majority alliance, of which Andy was a part, and oust one of the game’s biggest threats, Caroline Vidmar.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
It was often referred to as shock or jump training.2
Purdue University's track and field coach, Fred Wilt, coined the term plyometrics in 1975.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Lewis-Martin has referred to Suggs as her goddaughter.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Susan E. Dudley, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The title referred to the plan hatched by Andy, Genevieve, and sports podcaster Sam Phalan to turn the tables on the majority alliance, of which Andy was a part, and oust one of the game’s biggest threats, Caroline Vidmar.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
It was often referred to as shock or jump training.2
Purdue University's track and field coach, Fred Wilt, coined the term plyometrics in 1975.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
Lewis-Martin has referred to Suggs as her goddaughter.
—Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Refer to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refer%20to. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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