refer to

phrasal verb

referred to; referring to; refers to

: 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.

: 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.

: 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

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Christopher Damien, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 Some fans have referred to that show as the conclusion of a trilogy about the Maximoff family. —

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