refer
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
pl: nullpast: referredpp: referreding: referringcomp: nullsup: null
This word functions as a directional pointer, shifting attention from one point to another. It carries a sense of delegation or authentication, suggesting that the current source is not the final authority and that a more appropriate or detailed source exists elsewhere.
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[someone to something]
To direct someone to a person or place for help or information.
"The doctor decided to refer the patient to a specialist."
Transitive Verb
[something to something]
To mention or allude to something in speech or writing.
"The speaker failed to refer to the recent scandal during the press conference."
Intransitive Verb
[doing to something]
To look at a source of information for a fact.
"Please refer to the manual for troubleshooting instructions."