📑refer

verb
/rɪˈfɜːr/

Meaning

to direct someone to another source of help, information, or decision
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information

Example Sentences

The doctor will refer you to a specialist.

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Example Expressions

refer to

Synonyms

direct, mention, cite, allude, recommend
Entry 1
direct, mention, cite, allude, recommend
Entry 2
mention, allude, cite, direct

Antonyms

ignore, neglect, overlook, omit
Entry 1
ignore, neglect
Entry 2
ignore, overlook, omit

Collocations

refer to a doctor, refer back, refer someone, refer directly, refer to, refer specifically, refer constantly, refer briefly
Entry 1
refer to a doctor, refer back, refer someone, refer directly
Entry 2
refer to, refer back, refer specifically, refer constantly, refer briefly

More Example Sentences

I prefer to listen before I speak.

She prefers to study in the morning.

Which one do you prefer, tea or coffee?

She prefers to work remotely on Fridays.

I prefer to walk when the weather is nice.

He prefers to order tea instead of coffee.

They prefer to stay quiet during the movie.

Which one do you prefer, New York or Los Angeles?

I prefer to take notes rather than rely on memory.

She prefers to ask questions rather than stay confused.

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