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Word: Refer
Speech Type: Verb
late Middle English: from Old French referer or Latin referre ‘carry back’, from re- ‘back’ + ferre ‘bring’
rɪˈfəː
mention or allude to
Short Definition:mention or allude to
Examples:- her mother never referred to him again
- the Royal Navy is referred to as the Senior Service
pass a matter to (a higher body) for a decision
Short Definition:pass matter to higher body for decision
Examples:- the prisoner may require the Secretary of State to refer his case to the Parole Board
trace or attribute something to (someone or something) as a cause or source
Short Definition:trace or attribute something to person or thing as cause or source
Examples:- the God to whom he habitually referred his highest inspirations
fail (a candidate in an examination)
Short Definition:fail
Examples:- twenty-four students passed the prescribed test while four students were referred
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