refer - Meaning in Malayalam

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refer - Meaning in Malayalam

refer Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of refer in English

refer verb

1. think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another

   Example

   • "This plant can be referred to a known species"
2. seek information from

   Synonyms

   consult, look up

   Examples

   • "refer to your notes"
   • "You should consult the dictionary"
3. have as a meaning

   Synonyms

   denote

   Example

   • "`multi-' denotes `many' "
4. make reference to

   Synonyms

   advert, bring up, cite, mention, name, name

   Example

   • "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
5. use a name to designate

   Example

   • "Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary"
6. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

   Examples

   • "refer a bill to a committee"
   • "refer a patient to a specialist"
7. be relevant to

   Synonyms

   bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, relate, touch on, touch

   Examples

   • "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
   • "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"

Synonyms of refer

• consult, look up
• denote
• advert, bring up, cite, mention, name
• bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, relate, touch, touch on

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