refer

verb

1. make reference to

   verb.communication

   Synonyms advert bring up cite mention name

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. be relevant to

   verb.stative

   Examples

   There were lots of questions referring to her talk.

   Synonyms bear on come to concern have-to doe with pertain relate touch touch on

   Source: WordNet 3.0

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

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   This plant can be referred to a known species.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

   verb.motion

   Examples

   Refer a patient to a specialist.

   Refer a bill to a committee.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. seek information from

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Refer to your notes.

   Synonyms consult look up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. have as a meaning

   verb.communication

   Synonyms denote

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. use a name to designate

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. To carry or send back.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

9. To have recourse; to apply; to appeal; to betake one's self; as, to <i>refer</i> to a dictionary.

   verb

   Source: webster1913