refer

Universal Words verb (-rr-) PHRASALVERBS refer to sb/sth (as sth) to mention or speak about sb/sth: The victims were not referred to by name. * Her mother never referred to him again. * You know who I'm referring to. * She always referred to Ben as 'that nice man'. * I promised not to refer to the matter again. refer to sb/sth 1 to describe or be connected to sb/sth: The star refers to items which are intended for the advanced learner. * The term 'Arts' usually refers to humanities and social sciences. * This paragraph refers to the events of last year. * The term 'accent' refers to pronunciation. The term 'dialect' refers to vocabulary and grammar. 2 to look at sth or ask a person for information SYNCONSULT: You may refer to your notes if you want. * to refer to a dictionary / an expert refer sb/sth to sb/sth to send sb/sth to sb/sth for help, advice or a decision: My doctor referred me to a specialist. * The case was referred to the Court of Appeal. * (formal) May I refer you to my letter of 14 May?