The meaning of REFER is to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group. How to use refer in a sentence.

If you refer someone to a source of information, you tell them the place where they will find the information which they need or which you think will interest them.

REFER definition: to direct for information or anything required. See examples of refer used in a sentence.

Definition of refer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

REFER meaning: 1. (of a doctor) to send someone to a hospital or specialist (= a doctor who has special training…. Learn more.

To speak or write about something briefly or incidentally; make reference: referred during our conversation to several books he was reading. 3. To turn one's attention, as in seeking …

to submit or send (something) to someone for decision, information, etc.:[~ + object + to + object] Please refer all your questions to the public information office.

There are 36 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb refer, 19 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

2 days ago · refer (third-person singular simple present refers, present participle referring, simple past and past participle referred) (transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward …

If you refer to something, you consult it. To check your spelling, you refer to a dictionary. If you want to know when your spring break starts, you can refer to your class schedule.