refer to

phrasal verb

referred to; referring to; refers to

1

: to look at or in (something) for information

She often refers to her notes when giving a speech.

Please refer to our website for more information.

2

: to have a direct connection or relationship to (something)

The word "finch" refers to a kind of bird.

The numbers shown in the text refer to footnotes at the bottom of the page.

3

: to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing

No one referred to the incident.

Examples of refer to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'. —Ca Weather Bot, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025

Daylight saving time, which is also commonly referred to as daylight savings time, is no fun for anyone. —Dina Roth Port, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025

For a comprehensive analysis on current risks, including the effects of tariffs on the broader market, please refer to our detailed report on market crash risk right now. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

At the press conference, officials noted that Betsy Hackman should not be referred to with her maiden name of Arakawa, correcting previous reports. —Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for refer to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue