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.
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Without innovative solutions, the affordability gap Curtis referred to will claim some of many municipalities’ most important contributors.
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
And Minna had referred to the weather as April weather: rain and sunshine together.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
With the House settlement approved, don’t be surprised if Zeigler’s attorneys soon refer to the loss of revenue share as additional evidence their client is harmed by denial of eligibility.
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The president referred to the construction permits to rebuild the homes in Los Angeles that burned in the wildfires earlier this year.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
And Minna had referred to the weather as April weather: rain and sunshine together.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
With the House settlement approved, don’t be surprised if Zeigler’s attorneys soon refer to the loss of revenue share as additional evidence their client is harmed by denial of eligibility.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 June 2025
The president referred to the construction permits to rebuild the homes in Los Angeles that burned in the wildfires earlier this year.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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“Refer to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refer%20to. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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