Refer Definition

refer
verb
  1. make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
  2. be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
  3. think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another; "This plant can be referred to a known species"
  4. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee"
  5. seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes"
  6. have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
  7. use a name to designate; "Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary"

"Refer" in song lyrics

See how refer is used in real songs:

  • "Don't smoke so imagine if I was hitting the refer"
    Cha Cha f/ Jermaine Dupri — What Cha Wanna Do (New Millennium) Remix
  • "I smoke... take a few pulls of the refer"
    Memphis Bleek f/ Geda K, Jay-Z, Lil' Cease — 1, 2 Y'all
  • "truck refer"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with refer

Usage tips for "refer"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "refer" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for refer to find words that pair well.

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