refer - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another

Synonyms

• refer

More generic

• assort
• class
• classify
• separate
• sort
• sort out

Verb

seek information from

Synonyms

• consult
• look up
• refer

More generic

• research

Verb

have as a meaning

Synonyms

• denote
• refer

More generic

• intend
• mean
• signify
• stand for

More specific

• apply
• come back
• convolute
• euphemise
• euphemize
• express
• hark back
• identify
• name
• pervert
• recall
• return
• slur
• sophisticate
• state
• twist
• twist around

Related

• denote

Verb

make reference to

Synonyms

• advert
• bring up
• cite
• mention
• name
• refer

More generic

• have in mind
• mean
• think of

More specific

• appeal
• bring up
• cite
• commend
• cross-refer
• drag up
• dredge up
• invoke
• namedrop
• quote
• raise
• remember
• speak of the devil
• touch on

Verb

use a name to designate

Synonyms

• refer

More generic

• be known as
• call
• know as
• name

Verb

send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

Synonyms

• refer

More generic

• direct
• send

More specific

• recommit
• submit

Verb

be relevant to

Synonyms

• bear on
• come to
• concern
• have to do with
• pertain
• refer
• relate
• touch
• touch on

More specific

• affect
• apply
• center
• center on
• concentrate on
• focus on
• go for
• hold
• interest
• involve
• matter to
• regard
• revolve about
• revolve around

Related

• advert
• allude
• touch

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