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- Dictionaryrefer/rɪˈfəː/
verb
- 1. mention or allude to: "her mother never referred to him again" Similar
- 2. pass a matter to (a higher body) for a decision: "the prisoner may require the Secretary of State to refer his case to the Parole Board"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb refer, which means to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group, or to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, or decision. See also related phrases, articles, and medical and legal definitions of refer.
to direct someone or something to a different place or person for information, help, or action, often to a person or group with more knowledge or power: refer something to I will refer the matter to my colleague and obtain a response. refer a case The High Court has referred the case to the Court of Appeal.
Refer definition: to direct for information or anything required. See examples of REFER used in a sentence.
If you refer someone to a source of information, you tell them the place where they will find the information which they need or which you think will interest them.
If you refer to something, you consult it. To check your spelling, you refer to a dictionary. If you want to know when your spring break starts, you can refer to your class schedule.
Learn the meaning and usage of the verb refer, which can mean to direct, submit, attribute, or relate something to a source or a matter. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for refer.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and grammar of the verb refer, which means to send somebody or something to somebody or something for help, advice or a decision. See examples, synonyms and related words.
