refer — to mention or allude to something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to mention or allude to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈfɜːr/
Korean meaning: 언급하다, 참조하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-퍼 (강세: 퍼)
Example Sentences
- When asked about his secret recipe, the chef mysteriously referred to 'ancient family wisdom.'
- My GPS keeps referring me to roads that don't exist anymore.
- Please refer to page 127 for the homework assignment.
refer
VERB//rɪˈfɜːr//
to mention or allude to something
to mention or allude to something
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Origin
From Latin 'referre', composed of 're-' (back) and 'ferre' (to carry or bear). The term originally meant 'to carry back' and evolved to mean 'to mention or allude to'.
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“When asked about his secret recipe, the chef mysteriously referred to 'ancient family wisdom.'”
“My GPS keeps referring me to roads that don't exist anymore.”
“Please refer to page 127 for the homework assignment.”
“The student kept referring to Wikipedia during the exam, thinking the teacher wouldn't notice.”
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