The meaning of REFER is to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group. How to use refer in a sentence.

REFER definition: to direct for information or anything required. See examples of refer used in a sentence.

If you refer someone to a source of information, you tell them the place where they will find the information which they need or which you think will interest them.

(Definition of refer to someone/something from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

To speak or write about something briefly or incidentally; make reference: referred during our conversation to several books he was reading. 3. To turn one's attention, as in seeking …

Definition of refer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

to submit or send (something) to someone for decision, information, etc.:[~ + object + to + object] Please refer all your questions to the public information office.

If you refer to something, you consult it. To check your spelling, you refer to a dictionary. If you want to know when your spring break starts, you can refer to your class schedule.

Refer definition: To direct to a source for help or information.

To refer means to mention or indicate something or someone specifically, often by directing attention or seeking information from a different source, such as a book, person, or document.