Definitions
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
Word origin
From Middle English referren, from Old French referer, from Latin referre. The noun (used in journalism) is from the verb. Doublet of relate. See also infer, collate and confer, delate and defer, as well as prelate and prefer among others.
Used in a sentence
“The shop assistant referred me to the help desk on ground floor.”
“He referred the matter to the principal.”
“The doctor may refer patients to a psychiatrist.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Point to”5 letters
02“Mention or direct to”5 letters
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