refer

Definition

  • verb: to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
  • verb: to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group
  • usually + 'to'
  • synonyms: account for, accredit, accredit with

Examples

  • The numbers shown in the text 'refer to' footnotes at the bottom of the page.

  • How can doctors 'refer' patients for treatment without examining them first?

  • The company is 'referring' people 'to' its Web site for more information.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) moms and dads, but that's not really my thing. So I've been suggesting games that are closer to my personal interests. What interests are you referring to? Mostly World War ll. I see. So you've been playing war games? Yes. And some moms and dads as well. (..)
    2015 Virgin Mountain
  • (..) She has always been very reserved. We have been together... in silence... And when we picked up you yesterday, it was no longer so silent, he/she wanted to speak of it. Do you know to that refer? - I believe that if. - That it is what you believe. Good, some people feel They walk quiet to (..)
    2007 Into the Wild
  • (..) Not I know if I want to depend of more than that. Where your parents are? Living their lives in some part. Your parents love you, you exactly. That it is exactly? You taste like what I refer. They feel love... ... for the money, the fame, the good things... That is the true. (..)
    2007 Into the Wild