refer
Translation
refer, mention, consult, direct
Examples
Please refer to the manual.
Please refer to the manual.
She referred to him as a friend.
She referred to him as a friend.
The doctor referred me to a specialist.
The doctor referred me to a specialist.
Grammar Patterns
((to sth.)) to look at (sth.) for information Please refer to the manual.
((to sb./sth.)) ((as sth.)) to call (sb./sth.) by a name or title She referred to him as a friend.
((sb.)) ((to sb./sth.)) to send (sb.) to another person or place for help The doctor referred me to a specialist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mention, cite, consult, direct; Antonyms: ignore
Etymology
From Latin 're-' (back) + 'ferre' (to carry). The idea is to 'carry back' one's thought or attention to something.
Memory Tips
When you 'refer' to a book, you 'carry' your attention 'back' (re-) to it for information.