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
  • Apple specifies that this release is about security though there will be bugs being squished as well.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • However, the application did not specify where filming would take place in the Queen City.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of specify
Verb
  • Denver was fending for the first time this season without Nikola Jokic, who didn’t travel with the team due to personal reasons, not to mention Aaron Gordon dealing with a calf strain and coach Michael Malone playing hooky.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • While White’s production needs to sharpen its pace and tempo a tad, there’s no denying the depth and urgency of the play’s themes, not to mention the wry pleasures of the text, Bioh’s rich gift for the idiosyncrasies of language and dialect, the rollicking musicality of speech.
    Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of mention
Verb
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Always consult your own legal, tax, or investment adviser before making any investment/tax/estate/financial planning considerations or decisions.
    Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • In curating the luxury e-retailer’s fragrance selection for the end of 2024, she’s noticed many of the brands the company stocks are continuing to play with gourmand scents.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Yet clients and partners notice when employees bring a genuine interest in them as people, rather than just points on an agenda.
    Joelle Machia, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of notice
Verb
  • The $4,000 Harris cited is on the upper end of independent estimates.
    Louis Jacobson, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • But critics - citing how the first two people executed shook for several minutes - say the method needs more scrutiny, particularly if other states follow Alabama's path and adopt the new execution method.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Along with expanding their hardware into more storefronts, Radar will also use the funding to release additional offerings about customer behavior—like whether a customer picks up and places back down an item, indicating there was something about it the shopper didn’t like.
    Alexandra York, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This indicates that the outer and internal tissues have thawed evenly.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • The pair did not comment beyond the release but noted an arraignment has been set for noon Monday.
    Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The representatives noted that the owner had full intentions to work with the city to conform to the community’s needs.
    Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • Speaking on Tuesday during a visit to a county in eastern China, Zhong was widely quoted as taking direct aim at Pinduoduo, criticizing the popular e-commerce site owned by PDD Holdings for hurting businesses.
    Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Frank, who turns 70 next year, is quoted in the series but declined to participate further.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of quote
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