English

refer

ɹɪˈfɝ, ɹɪˈfɜː
Meaning: to direct someone to a person or place for help
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ɹɪˈfɜː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base refer
3rd person singular present refers
Present participle referring
Past referred
Will future will refer
Going-to future going to refer
Imperative negative don't refer / do not refer

Example sentences

The doctor referred me to a specialist.
The doctor referred me to a specialist.
Please refer to the above address for more information.
Please refer to the above address for more information.
Please refer to the above for more details.
Please refer to the above for more details.
In this sentence, the pronoun 'it' refers to its antecedent, 'the book'.
In this sentence, the pronoun 'it' refers to its antecedent, 'the book'.
Many fans simply refer to Beyoncé as B in their conversations.
Many fans simply refer to Beyoncé as B in their conversations.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in medical or professional contexts to mean sending someone to an expert.

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