Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

refer

verb
/rɪˈfɜr/
Definition
To mention or allude to something or someone.
Examples
  • She will refer to the manual for more details.
  • In his speech, he referred to recent studies on climate change.
  • Please refer to the map for directions.
Meaning
To direct someone’s attention to a source of information or to indicate something related to a subject.
Synonyms
  • mention
  • allude
  • cite
  • point to