make reference to; His name was mentioned in connection with the invention

[ Syn: mention , advert , bring up , cite , name ]

be relevant to; There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments

[ Syn: pertain , relate , concern , come to , bear on , touch , touch on , have-to doe with ]

think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another; This plant can be referred to a known species'

send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; refer a patient to a specialist; refer a bill to a committee'

seek information from; You should consult the dictionary; refer to your notes

[ Syn: consult , look up ]

have as a meaning; `multi- denotes `many

[ Syn: denote ]

use a name to designate; Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary'