Cool MateMeaning of Refer
To mention or direct attention to something.
In simple words: to mention or talk about something
Refer in a sentence
- Please refer to the guide for more information.
- The teacher will refer to the previous lesson.
- She referred him to a specialist for advice.
- In her study, she referred to many important studies.
- He often refers to his childhood when telling stories.
- The article refers to various theories about climate change.
- Can you refer back to the graph from earlier?
- You should refer to the manual before attempting repairs.
How to use Refer
Use 'refer to' when pointing to something specific, often followed by a noun or pronoun. Avoid using it without mentioning what you are referring to.
Grammar pattern
refer + object
Memory hint
Think of a sign 'Refer here' pointing to something important.
Related words
Collocations with Refer
- refer to
- refer back
- refer someone to
- commonly referred
- frequently refer
Common mistakes with Refer
- Confusing 'refer' with 'suggest' which has different usage.
- Using 'refer' without specifying what is being referred to.
- Incorrectly using 'refer' in passive voice.
Refer appears in
Refer in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يشير إلى
لذكر أو التحدث عن شيء ما
- Bengaliবাংলা
উল্লেখ করা, নির্দেশ করা
কোনো কিছু উল্লেখ করা বা সেদিকে মনোযোগ আকর্ষণ করা।
- GermanDeutsch
beziehen, verweisen auf, sich beziehen auf
etwas erwähnen oder darüber sprechen
- SpanishEspañol
Referir
mencionar o hablar sobre algo
- Persianفارسی
اشاره کردن، ارجاع دادن
to mention or talk about something
- FrenchFrançais
Se référer, faire référence à, renvoyer
parler de quelque chose ou le mentionner
- Hindiहिन्दी
संदर्भ देना, उल्लेख करना
किसी चीज़ का ज़िक्र करना या उसके बारे में बात करना
- ItalianItaliano
Riferirsi, Fare riferimento, Indicare
parlare di qualcosa o indicarla
- PortuguesePortuguês
Referir, Mencionar, Consultar
mencionar ou falar sobre algo
- RussianРусский
ссылаться, упоминать, направлять
упомянуть или поговорить о чем-то
- Urduاردو
واسطہ دینا، رجوع کرنا، حوالہ دینا
کسی چیز کا ذکر کرنا یا اس کے بارے میں بات کرنا
- Chinese中文
提到
提到或谈论某事
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Frequently asked questions about Refer
What does Refer mean?
to mention or talk about something
What is the definition of Refer?
To mention or direct attention to something.
How do you use Refer in a sentence?
Please refer to the guide for more information.
Can you give another example of Refer?
The teacher will refer to the previous lesson.
What are synonyms for Refer?
Common alternatives include mention, allude, cite, point out, indicate.
What is the opposite of Refer?
Opposite meanings include ignore, overlook.
What words go with Refer?
It commonly pairs with refer to, refer back, refer someone to, commonly referred, frequently refer.
What are common mistakes when using Refer?
Confusing 'refer' with 'suggest' which has different usage. Using 'refer' without specifying what is being referred to. Incorrectly using 'refer' in passive voice.
How do you pronounce Refer?
US: //rɪˈfɜr//, UK: //rɪˈfɜːr//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Refer?
Use 'refer to' when pointing to something specific, often followed by a noun or pronoun. Avoid using it without mentioning what you are referring to.
What CEFR level is Refer?
"Refer" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.