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
  • While Social Venture Partners has been around since 2001 as a national affiliate, the local organization has developed its own program, focusing more on pro bono consulting rather than fundraising and grant giving.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of consult
Verb
  • Fans of the two stars noticed the interaction and took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the shoutout.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
  • While waiting in line for drinks at the bar alongside his wife, screenwriter Lauren Miller, Rogen noticed Brody and Leighton Meester join the queue.
    Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of notice
Verb
  • Smith dropped both cases after Trump won the 2024 election, citing a Justice Department policy that prohibits the prosecution of sitting presidents.
    Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
  • That same year, Starbucks closed more than a dozen locations, primarily located in downtown spots, citing safety concerns.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of cite
Verb
  • Recent results indicate a turnaround, with positive comparable store sales in FY 2024.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Most notably, multiple reports indicated the Red Sox could include Casas in a deal for a frontline starting pitcher.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of indicate
Verb
  • Christie noted Sabonis had guarded Antetokounmpo during games in recent years and the physicality helped.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Smith noted that white-collar employees were more frequently categorized into the good sleeper or insomnia sleeper groups, whereas blue-collar workers were more likely to be catch-up sleepers because of their demanding shift schedules.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of note
Verb
  • Its range is quoted as greater than 3 miles, with a maximum speed of 25 mph.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Brown died on Sunday, the network said, quoting a statement from his family.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of quote
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