REFER TO Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

refer (to)

verb

Definition of refer (to)

as in to specify

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically try not to refer to the recent death of her aunt

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as in to go (to)

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage she studied so she wouldn't have to refer to the book during the exam

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Idaho law does not specify which direction folks walking on the shoulder must face — or which side of the road they’re supposed to be on.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
Although Breslin’s proposal doesn’t specify the multi-family units as apartments rather than for-purchase condos, the building design is consistent with modern apartment buildings.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of specify

Verb

Always consult with a medical professional before making any major changes that can affect your health.

— Renée Onque, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Women often consult primary care physicians as perimenopausal symptoms develop, and there are significant gaps in menopause knowledge among clinicians who practice internal medicine.

— Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of consult

Verb

Live flies landing on food such as tuna, cheese and chicken were cited at three of seven South Florida restaurants temporarily shut down last week.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Kramer cites the Academy Screening Room, the organization’s streaming service for members, where every film is presented on equal terms.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of cite

Verb

Abouelnagga noted that approximately 90% of data center communications involve distances shorter than 10 meters.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Alaska Public Media's Liz Ruskin spoke with election law experts, who found no applicable laws but noted that the conduct described crosses moral and ethical lines.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of note

Verb

Sunrun quoted customers about $8,900 to $9,400 all in, which means a few thousand dollars went to labor and electrical work, not hardware.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
The report quotes a civilian woman living in Dnipro, Ukraine’s fourth largest city, who describes the impact the Russian attacks had on her.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of quote

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