The meaning of REFER is to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group. How to use refer in a sentence.

REFER definition: 1. (of a doctor) to send someone to a hospital or specialist (= a doctor who has special training…. Learn more.

If you refer to someone or something as a particular thing, you use a particular word, expression, or name to mention or describe them.

REFER TO SOMEONE/SOMETHING definition: 1. to talk or write about someone or something, especially in only a few words: 2. If writing or…. Learn more.

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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.

Definition of refer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Synonyms for REFER: apply, relate, pertain, affect, involve, appertain, have to do with, connect, bear, concern

refer - send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee"

REFER meaning: 1 : to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc. usually + to; 2 : to look at or in (something) for information