REFERS (TO) Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

refers (to)

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present tense third-person singular of refer (to)

as in specifies

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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as in goes (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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The measure specifies that 60% of the proceeds would go to the county for homeless services.

Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
What to know about buyer-broker agreements The buyer-broker agreement is a contract between a real estate agent and a homebuyer that specifies the terms of their working relationship, said Cobreiro — the goal of which is to identify a house for the buyer to purchase.

Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024

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