Meaning of 'refer'

verb

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

Example: "This plant can be referred to a known species"

verb

seek information from

Synonyms: look up consult

verb

have as a meaning

Synonyms: denote

verb

make reference to

Synonyms: name

verb

use a name to designate

Example: "Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary"

verb

send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

Example: "refer a patient to a specialist"

verb

be relevant to

Example: "There were lots of questions referring to the professor's talk."

Synonyms: touch