refer
Definition
- v. be relevant to
- v. think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
- v. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
- v. use a name to designate
Word forms
- Past participle
- referred
- Third person singular
- refers
- Present participle
- referring
- Past tense
- referred
Example sentences
vt.
The manager will refer the proposal to the board for approval.
vi.
In her speech, she referred to several important studies on climate change.