refer to

Meanings

• Verb

  Direct attention or interest to a thing or person; make a reference to.

  - "Can you refer to the report on the desk when discussing the findings?"
  - "He referred to her as his best friend."

• Verb

  Consult for information or guidance.

  - "When in doubt, refer to the instruction manual."
  - "If you have any questions, refer to your teacher."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with refer to
revere , departure , adventure , mere , stereotype

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Variants

List of all variants of refer to that leads to same result
refer to , referred to , referring to , refers to , refer to as

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'carry back' or 'report back'. Derived from the Old French word 'referir', meaning 'to carry back'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'refer' is derived from the Old French word 'referir', meaning 'to carry back'.

2. In the context of music, 'refer to' can also mean 'to return to a previous theme or melody'.

3. The term 'referendum' is derived from the Latin words 'referre' (to carry back) and 'vox' (voice).

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Related Concepts

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1. cite: To quote or refer to a source or authority in support of an argument or statement.

2. allude: To make an indirect reference or hint to something, often intentionally.

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Culture

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Refer to has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of storytelling and dialogue. It is also a common expression in everyday language.

How to Memorize "refer to"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of pointing or directing attention to something when memorizing the meaning of 'refer to'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the meaning of 'refer to' with the idea of directing or guiding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Refer To Means Report To Me' to help remember the meaning of 'refer to'.

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