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
  • Police said after consulting with county prosecutors that no arrests were made.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Before the first practice following the Northern Illinois loss, Leonard wrote that a couple of younger teammates noticed a change in his demeanor.
    Tim Casey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Even those in the jewelry industry have noticed this trend.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 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
  • Kellogg has presented Trump with a plan for ending the war and forcing Ukraine and Russia to the negotiating table, Reuters reported previously, citing unnamed sources.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of cite
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Like the exceptional return on equity noted earlier and supporting the rich stock valuations, profit margins are elevated relative to history.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • It must be noted, however, that the value of higher education should be appreciated for more than winning awards and creating wealth but also for quality of life.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • But suspicions quickly emerged, with pro-government media in Azerbaijan quoting officials as saying a Russian missile was believed responsible.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • These partners manage the entire quote-to-cash process, including quoting, underwriting, billing, subscriptions, invoicing and collections.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of quote
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