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
  • The statement did not specify the candidate that was targeted.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
  • However, Yoon declined to specify how the legal team would respond if the court approved the president's detention.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of specify
Verb
  • On social media, the department has avoided mentioning flu shots in posts about the flu, instead advising people to wash their hands and cover their coughs.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Not to mention the harm to Disney’s and ABC’s image by trying to withstand Trump broadsides during his second term.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of mention
Verb
  • Police said after consulting with county prosecutors that no arrests were made.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Ancelotti is sometimes consulted but does not dictate decision-making.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Even those in the jewelry industry have noticed this trend.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Little opted to share what happened to her while noticing the popularity of the firepits while shopping for the holidays.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of notice
Verb
  • As part of its response, Denali cites the economic-loss doctrine, a legal standard that holds if a plaintiff has suffered only economic loss due to another's negligence, the plaintiff's injury cannot be compensated legally.
    Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Real Madrid has agreed a transfer involving one of its players according to AS, which cited anonymous sources.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of cite
Verb
  • President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of antitrust regulators indicates that the scrutiny of Big Tech during the Biden administration will likely continue during Trump’s term.
    Owen Tedford, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Investigators said evidence at the scene indicated the property was being used to manufacture and harvest illicit marijuana.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Like the exceptional return on equity noted earlier and supporting the rich stock valuations, profit margins are elevated relative to history.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • It must be noted, however, that the value of higher education should be appreciated for more than winning awards and creating wealth but also for quality of life.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of note
Verb
  • These partners manage the entire quote-to-cash process, including quoting, underwriting, billing, subscriptions, invoicing and collections.
    Ashish Srimal, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But suspicions quickly emerged, with pro-government media in Azerbaijan quoting officials as saying a Russian missile was believed responsible.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of quote
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