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'refer' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'refer' with 20 example sentences.


refer verb

: make reference to

: be relevant to

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

: send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

: seek information from

: have as a meaning

: use a name to designate


  • Are you referring to me?
  • Hawaii is often referred to as "The Pearl of the Pacific."
  • In the course of our conversation, he referred to his youth.
  • Her doctor wants to refer her to a specialist.
  • Refer to the serial number whenever you call for technical assistance.
  • In Britain a truck is referred to as a lorry.
  • Who are you referring to?
  • Don't refer to this matter again, please.
  • In his autobiography, he repeatedly refers to his unhappy school days.
  • In the speech, he referred to the strength of the company.
  • The speaker occasionally referred to his notes.
  • Please refer to the tourist information office.
  • Love is merely a lyrical way of referring to lust.
  • He never referred to the incident again.
  • Refer to the Users' Guide if you have any problems.
  • What does that refer to?
  • What exactly is she referring to?
  • In my article, I referred to your book a great deal.
  • Refer to the instructions to fix the refrigerator.
  • Please refer to page ten.
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