refer
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: refers · referring · referred
Sense 1
To direct the attention of (someone toward something).
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To submit to (another person or group) for consideration; to send or direct elsewhere.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A blurb on the front page of a newspaper issue or section that refers the reader to the full story inside the issue or section by listing its slug or headline and its page number.
mô tả ngắn trên trang đầu của tờ báo chỉ dẫn người đọc đến câu chuyện đầy đủ bên trong
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “refer” mean?
To direct the attention of (someone toward something).
Is “refer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.