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
  • However, the application does not specify where filming will take place in the Queen City.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Florida law specifies that people convicted outside of the state are subject to the voting laws of whichever state they were convicted in – New York, in this case.
    Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of specify
Verb
  • Denver was fending for the first time this season without Nikola Jokic, who didn’t travel with the team due to personal reasons, not to mention Aaron Gordon dealing with a calf strain and coach Michael Malone playing hooky.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • While White’s production needs to sharpen its pace and tempo a tad, there’s no denying the depth and urgency of the play’s themes, not to mention the wry pleasures of the text, Bioh’s rich gift for the idiosyncrasies of language and dialect, the rollicking musicality of speech.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of mention
Verb
  • People who are pregnant or breastfeeding and people with medical conditions like bipolar disorder, epilepsy, and kidney problems should consult a healthcare provider before taking taurine supplements.
    Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Tavitian Foundation also consulted Old Masters specialist and art consultant Etienne Bréton, Tavitian’s wife Isabella Meisinger, and art restorers David and Teresa Bull.
    Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Some Mail users may notice that the change has already been implemented, and clicking on Mail will open the new Outlook app instead.
    Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.
    Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Marcus gave more than $70 million to federal campaigns, mostly Republicans, in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 election cycles, the AJC reports, citing the Open Secrets campaign finance database.
    Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cite
Verb
  • The updating radar map above shows areas of precipitation in green, with greater intensities indicated by yellow and orange.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Android phones, meanwhile, can now use use artificial intelligence to detect motion indicating someone snatched it out of your hand and is racing away on foot or a bike, and then lock the screen immediately.
    Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Buddy Hield, Moore noted, has thrived in Golden State after falling out of the 76ers’ rotation.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Lowering corporate income taxes has never actually trickled down to wage earners, or even investment in new factories, as the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted in a recent study.
    Peter Green, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • In explaining the way canines feel about their owners, the AKC quotes a scientific study in which dogs were observed under an MRI machine as they were presented with a variety of scents.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Interestingly, a relatively small 13% of people quoted lack of budget.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of quote
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