definition of
refer

[1] #1 refer v. [mention, advert, bring up, cite, name] make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention". wn

[2] #2 refer v. [pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on, have-to doe with] be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments". wn

[3] #3 refer v. think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another; "This plant can be referred to a known species". wn

[4] #4 refer v. send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision; "refer a patient to a specialist"; "refer a bill to a committee". wn

[5] #5 refer v. [consult, look up] seek information from; "You should consult the dictionary"; "refer to your notes". wn