119 Synonyms & Antonyms For REFER

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Definitions refer [ri-fur] / rɪˈfɜr / VERB mention Synonyms STRONGEST assign attribute cite hint indicate introduce invoke point out specify STRONG accredit adduce advert allude ascribe associate charge credit designate excerpt exemplify extract glance impute insert instance interpolate lay name notice point quote WEAK bring up direct attention give as example make allusion make mention of make reference put down to speak about speak of touch on Antonyms STRONG ignore insert neglect remove WEAK hold back VERB direct, guide Synonyms STRONGEST commit deliver hand over introduce pass on recommend send submit transfer turn over STRONG consign point relegate WEAK hand in put in touch Antonyms STRONGEST dissuade end hold keep receive retain WEAK hold back VERB concern, apply Synonyms STRONGEST answer connect deal with involve relate STRONG appertain belong cover encompass hold include incorporate pertain point regard touch WEAK be a matter of be about be directed to be relevant bear upon correspond with have a bearing on have reference have relation have to do with take in Antonyms STRONG abandon disbelieve disregard drop exclude ignore WEAK hold back VERB seek information Synonyms STRONGEST advise apply go STRONG commune confer consult recur repair resort run turn WEAK have recourse look up turn to Antonyms STRONG halt stop WEAK hold back

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It is not clear if Vance was referring to Greenland's natural resources - including rare earth minerals, uranium and iron - which are becoming easier to access as its ice melts because of climate change.

From BBC

The term “sanctuary” is loosely defined and it can be used to refer to states, counties, and cities.

From The Wall Street Journal

The charity spent about a year on the project after helping more than 300 local families referred to them for assistance.

From BBC

In a statement, the MPF referred to the release of heavy metals such as mercury into the water, and destruction of crucial habitats for threatened species of dolphins, turtles and aquatic birds.

From Barron's

“It is his right…It is the right of everyone in here,” Bessent said, apparently referring to the House members at the hearing.

From Barron's

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Words related to refer are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word refer. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

accredit allude appeals appertain appeal apply ascribe ascribed assign attribute attributed belong brings up bring up credit credits imply implies impute imputes insinuate instances instance laid lay leave leaves notice pertains pertain point out points out relegated relegates repair relegate relate solicit submit suggest suggests

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