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refer

[ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr /
VERB
mention
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 make reference put down to speak about speak of touch on
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore insert neglect remove
WEAK
hold back
VERB
direct, guide
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commit deliver hand over introduce pass on recommend send submit transfer turn over
STRONG
consign point relegate
WEAK
hand in put in touch
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dissuade end hold keep receive retain
WEAK
hold back
VERB
concern, apply
Synonyms
STRONGEST
answer connect deal with involve relate
STRONG
appertain belong cover encompass hold include incorporate pertain point regard touch
WEAK
be a matter of be about be directed to be relevant bear upon correspond with have a bearing on have reference have relation have to do with take in
Antonyms
STRONG
abandon disbelieve disregard drop exclude ignore
WEAK
hold back
VERB
seek information
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advise apply go
STRONG
commune confer consult recur repair resort run turn
WEAK
have recourse look up turn to
Antonyms
STRONG
halt stop
WEAK
hold back

Example Sentences

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The Fed’s postmeeting statement used the phrase “in considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments” to refer to the Fed’s next potential rate move.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

She became an MP in a 2012 by-election, cultivating a saint-like reputation among followers who refer to her simply as "The Lady" or "Aunty".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

On Monday, as the jury was chosen, Musk took to X, his social media platform, to refer to the defendant as "Scam Altman".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Vahle and Sonenshein refer to their friends who also started food businesses during the pandemic as “our class.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Until we moved to Epiphany, I had no idea how busy Americans are between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, the time they refer to as The Holiday Season.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2

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