REFER

(verb) 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"
(verb) seek information from
"You should consult the dictionary", "refer to your notes"
synonyms : consult , look up
(verb) have as a meaning
"`multi-' denotes `many' "
synonyms : denote
(verb) make reference to
"His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
synonyms : advert , bring up , cite , mention , name
The publisher's name was adverted in bold on the frontpage of the journal. -added by priyavanjeri
(verb) use a name to designate
"Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary"
(verb) send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
"refer a patient to a specialist", "refer a bill to a committee"
(verb) be relevant to
"There were lots of questions referring to her talk", "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
synonyms : bear on , come to , concern , have-to doe with , pertain , relate , touch , touch on

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