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
  • In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.
    Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The law does not specify a time frame in which this disclosure should occur.
    Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of specify
Verb
  • Not to mention the fact that an 18-year-old Post Falls High School student fessed up about the harassment, according to the (Spokane) Spokesman-Review.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Finally, Tonya mentioned that one of their friends had lost a relative at the front.
    Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of mention
Verb
  • More News: Fans Demand Eagles Fan Banned After Viral Harassment Video Surfaces Internet sleuths have identified the Eagles fan as a New Jersey man named Ryan Caldwell, a business analyst at a consulting firm named BCT Partners.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
  • So consult your physician, ask lots of questions, and don’t get carried away.
    Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of consult
Verb
  • In the fall of 2022, Kohn went to a dermatologist after noticing lines form on his head.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Image Nicole Hernandez has been noticing couples express interest in a special culinary addition to their wedding menu.
    Sadiba Hasan, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Economists cited China’s post-COVID slowdown for the downgrade.
    Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The Justice Department abandoned both cases after Trump's presidential victory in November, citing department policy that prohibits the federal prosecution of sitting presidents.
    Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In San Diego, a 2023 report indicated that the majority of people in county jails had previously experienced homelessness.
    Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • That latter trend has made Japan much more affordable for those coming from across the globe, with the currency hitting a 37-year low just last week, Bloomberg noted.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Police in a statement noted the teen’s name will be released when the case is transferred to adult court, which is expected to happen Wednesday.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of note
Verb
  • In 2022 three wealthy businessmen paid $55 million each for a ride aboard a SpaceX rocket that took them to the ISS—a figure that’s a lot closer to the 70 billion KRW amount quoted in the K-drama.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Hegseth was pushed out of the group over his alcohol abuse on the job, according to three sources quoted in the story.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of quote
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