make reference

VERB

refer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify

STRONG

accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote

WEAK

bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of put down to speak about speak of touch on

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore insert neglect remove

WEAK

hold back

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make reference

Some lyrics make reference to Bridgers' engagement, and eventual break-up, with Irish actor Paul Mescal, and the record is dedicated to her father, who died a few years ago.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

However, the station's parent company Global did not make reference to the interview and said the line-up changes were "part of a refreshed weekend schedule".

From BBC ● May 1, 2024

It does not make reference to specific obligations.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 24, 2023

But, whether because officers decide not to call the unit or the unit fails to respond, those calls represent a small fraction of the total calls that make reference to mental health issues.

From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2023

What we make reference to is the obvious lack of moral integrity and discipline among several members of your group.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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