verweisen
Translation
to refer, to point to, to expel, to relegate
Examples
Er verwies auf das nächste Kapitel.
He referred to the next chapter.
Ich verweise Sie an meinen Kollegen.
I'll refer you to my colleague.
Der Spieler wurde des Feldes verwiesen.
The player was sent off the field.
Grammar Patterns
((auf+4)) verweisen to refer to sth. The article refers to new studies.
((j-n)) ((an+4)) verweisen to refer sb. to sb./sth. The doctor referred me to a specialist.
((j-n)) ((des Ortes+2)) verweisen to expel sb. from a place He was expelled from the school.
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Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (indicating change or moving away) + 'weisen' (to show, to point). So, 'to point away' to something else (refer) or 'to show someone away' (expel).
Memory Tips
Think of 'weisen' (to point). The 'ver-' prefix directs that pointing: either towards something else (referring) or away from a place (expelling).