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refer

1 of 1verb
/rə.ˈfɜr/
Forms:refers,referring,referred,referred
1

to send someone to a doctor, specialist, etc. for help, advice, or a decision

A2
  • The clinic doctor referred the patient to an oncologist for further tests and potential tumor management.
  • Union rules require safety issues to be referred to the occupational health team for investigation before filing a grievance.
  • If clients have complex legal questions beyond my scope, I refer them to the partner who specializes in that area.
2

seek information from

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3

to mention something or someone particularly in speech or writing

transitive
  • During the presentation, the speaker referred to recent advancements in technology.
  • The speaker referred to the importance of teamwork in achieving organizational goals.
  • When discussing the project, the manager referred to specific milestones that needed to be achieved.
5

think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another

6

have as a meaning

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7

use a name to designate