Refer Definition & Meaning
refer
- verb
- make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
- be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
- 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"
- send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee"
- seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes"
- have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
- 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:
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"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.
Use "refer" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does refer mean?
- make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention" be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments" 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" send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee" seek information from
- What part of speech is refer?
- Refer is a verb.
- How many definitions does refer have?
- Refer has 7 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).