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

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

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

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

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

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 information: …

Dec 14, 2025 · refer (third-person singular simple present refers, present participle referring, simple past and past participle referred) (transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something) The …

A number of words derive from the same root, including refer, referee, referential, referent, referendum. The verb refer (to) and its derivatives may carry the sense of "connect to" or "link to", as in the …

a refer to (someone or something) : to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing