REFER


Meaning of REFER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈfər ]

verb

( re·ferred ; re·fer·ring )

Etymology: Middle English referren, from Anglo-French referer, referir , from Latin referre to bring back, report, refer, from re- + ferre to carry — more at bear

Date: 14th century

transitive verb

1.

a.

(1) : to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group

(2) : to explain in terms of a general cause

b. : to allot to a particular place, stage, or period

c. : to regard as coming from or located in a specific area

2.

a. : to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, or decision

refer a patient to a specialist

refer a bill back to a committee

b. : to direct for testimony or guaranty as to character or ability

intransitive verb

1.

a. : to have relation or connection : relate

b. : to direct attention usually by clear and specific mention

no one referred to yesterday's quarrel

2. : to have recourse : glance briefly

referred frequently to his notes while speaking

• re·fer·able ˈre-f(ə-)rə-bəl, ri-ˈfər-ə- adjective

• re·fer·rer ri-ˈfər-ər noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.