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1. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] make reference to.
Synonyms
- have in mind
- touch on
- cross-refer
- remember
- drag up
- advert
- speak of the devil
- mean
- dredge up
- cite
- think of
- bring up
- appeal
- quote
- raise
- mention
- namedrop
- name
- commend
Antonyms
- miss
- disengage
- discolor
- abstain
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Rhymes with Refer
- entrepreneur
- restauranteur
- restaurateur
- transfer
- saboteur
- redifer
- francoeur
- connoisseur
- reoccur
- ramseur
- monsieur
- lefleur
- lafleur
- defleur
- credeur
- confer
- concur
- recur
- oclair
- o'clair
- mcgirr
- mccur
- liqueur
- inter
- infer
- incur
- esquer
- dufur
- deter
- demur
How do you pronounce refer?
Pronounce refer as rɪˈfər.
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Sentences with refer
1. Verb, base form
Your doctor will likely refer you for a cholecystectomy if you have gallbladder dyskinesia.
2. Noun, singular or mass
Retrieve your loan documents and refer** to the section on "My Right to Cancel."
Quotes about refer
1. There's a misconception that survival of the fittest means survival of the most aggressive. The adjective 'Darwinian' used to refer to ruthless competition; you used to read that in business journals. But that's not what Darwinian means to a biologist; it's whatever leads to reproductive success.
- Steven Pinker
2. We get the worrywart, the hypochondriac, the money-grubbing miser, the intractable negotiator... Some would say certain of these refer to the stereotypical, or 'stage' Jew. But objectively speaking, the only crime in humor is an unfunny joke.
- Alan King
3. When it comes to Pakistan, the first word that comes to the mind of the Chinese is 'iron brother.' To us Chinese, Pakistan is always a trustworthy friend who is as solid as iron. Actually, Chinese netizens refer to Pakistan as 'Iron Pak.' This testifies to the strength of China-Pakistan friendship.
- Li Keqiang
2. cross-refer
verb. refer from one entry to another, as in catalogues, books, and lists.
Synonyms
- mention
- bring up
- cite
- name
- refer
Antonyms
- lower
- curse
- bless
- demote
3. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] be relevant to.
Synonyms
- pertain
- touch on
- come to
- regard
- revolve around
- relate
- touch
- apply
- advert
- center
- bear on
- concentrate on
- affect
- hold
- focus on
- concern
- revolve about
- go for
- involve
- matter to
- interest
- allude
- center on
Antonyms
- relax
- tense
- stimulate
- de-energize
4. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another.
Synonyms
- sort out
- sort
- class
- assort
- separate
Antonyms
- worsen
- break
- esteem
- respect
5. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision.
Synonyms
- send
- direct
- submit
- recommit
Antonyms
- peripheral
- right
- left
- discontinue
6. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] seek information from.
Synonyms
- look up
- research
Antonyms
- disrespect
- disesteem
- inattention
7. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] have as a meaning.
Synonyms
- recall
- express
- slur
- stand for
- twist around
- apply
- euphemise
- pervert
- mean
- return
- come back
- intend
- identify
- denote
- euphemize
- sophisticate
- state
- twist
- convolute
- name
- signify
Antonyms
- heedless
- heedful
- dishonor
- dissociate
8. refer
verb. ['rəˈfɝː, rɪˈfɝː'] use a name to designate.
Synonyms
- name
Antonyms
- defy
- exempt