Synonyms of refer (to)

refer (to)

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• specify
• mention
• notice
• cite
• indicate
• note
• quote
• touch (on or upon)
• advert (to)
• instance
• name
• suggest
• introduce
• explain
• allude (to)
• imply
• point (out)
• announce
• intend
• infer
• clarify
• drop
• publish
• hint (at)
• pronounce
• signal
• spell out
• designate
• signify
• bring up
• declare
• advertise
• proclaim
• intimate
• clear (up)
• worm
• broadcast
• sound
• publicize
• interject
• denominate
• elucidate
• interpolate
• infiltrate
• interpose
• insinuate
• broach
• explicate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forget
• ignore
• pass over
• slight
• disregard
• neglect
• overlook
• overpass

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• go (to)
• consult
• turn (to)
• resort (to)
• use
• fall back on
• utilize
• depend (on)
• rely (on)
• employ