refers
Meanings
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verb
Refers to something or someone previously mentioned, indicated, or implied.
- "The report refers to the findings of the research team."
- "Can you refer me to the page where that information is mentioned?"
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verb
Give or direct someone to something or someone.
- "The librarian referred me to a good book on the topic."
- "The doctor referred her to a specialist for further evaluation."
Pronunciation
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Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651387"
Synonyms
delegate , direct
Rhymes
Words rhyming with refersremember , together , refer , gather
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
referee (en) : an impartial person who presides at a contest or dispute and makes a decision
Variants
List of all variants of refers that leads to same resultrefer , referable , referred , referrer , referrers , referring , refers , cross-refer , cross-referred , cross-referring , cross-refers , self-refer , self-referred , self-referring , self-refers , refer to , referred to , referring to , refers to
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).referred, referring, referredly, referable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The word 'refer' comes from the Latin word 'referre', which means 'to carry back'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'refer' is also used in computer science to describe the process of accessing data from a database or memory.
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In the game of bridge, a player may 'refer back' to a previous hand or bid.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
allusion: An allusion is a reference to a person, place, event, or work of art, literature, or mythology.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The word 'refers' has been used extensively in literature and art to convey the idea of connection or reference to something or someone. For example, in the novel 'Ulysses' by James Joyce, the character Stephen Dedalus refers to various literary and historical figures throughout the book.
How to Memorize "refers"
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visualize
- Imagine a group of people or objects, and one person is pointing or directing to another person or object in the group.
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associate
- Associate the word 'refer' with the idea of connection or direction.
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mnemonics
- Use the acronym R-E-F-E-R: 'Refer' is a verb that means 'to carry back' or 'to direct'.
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