refer (to)

verb

Definition of refer (to)next
1
as in to specify
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

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2
as in to go (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refer (to)
  1. specify
  2. mention
  3. consult
  4. notice
  5. cite
  6. indicate
  7. note
  8. quote
Verb
  • Target did not specify when the stores would be opening when asked by USA TODAY.
    Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of specify
Verb
  • Not to mention the harm to Disney’s and ABC’s image by trying to withstand Trump broadsides during his second term.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The prosecutor’s office also consults with victims and their families when pleas are offered.
    Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Even those in the jewelry industry have noticed this trend.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Little opted to share what happened to her while noticing the popularity of the firepits while shopping for the holidays.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of notice
Verb
  • These writers cited years in the sixties as if each stood in for a whole world of musical meaning.
    Mitch Therieau, The New Yorker, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Good Housekeeping, citing the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), reports that U.S. fire departments respond to the most Christmas tree fires during the month of January.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of cite
Verb
  • President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of antitrust regulators indicates that the scrutiny of Big Tech during the Biden administration will likely continue during Trump’s term.
    Owen Tedford, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Prior to the decision, Horner recently indicated to F1 reporters that the two candidates to replace Pérez would be Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate at RB, which is known for auditioning drivers for the senior team.
    Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Grant junior Mya Clark also noted Dunskis’ role as a leader for the Bulldogs.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
  • That’s way ahead of forecasts made by top financial strategists at the end of 2023, notes CNBC’s Pia Singh.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • The official death toll from Saturday’s cyclone hit rose to 22, with more than 1,400 people injured including 48 critically, according to the latest report from Mayotte Hospital quoted by Ambdilwahedou Soumaila, the mayor of the capital, Mamoudzou.
    Adrienne Surprenant and Tom Nouvian, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • His words were quoted by a Tass news report on Monday morning, which was published online shortly after 10.45 a.m. Russian time.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of quote
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