refer

/ɹɪfˈɜː/

/ɹəˈfɝ/, /ɹɪˈfɝ/

to refer

MAIN VERB

to send someone to a doctor, specialist, etc. for help, advice, or a decision

seek information from

synonyms : consult

make reference to

synonyms : advert

be relevant to

synonyms : bear on

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

have as a meaning

synonyms : denote

use a name to designate

Examples

1. Introduce, not refer.

2. Some people refer that as time management.

3. You guys ever refer out a family law case?

4. The agency referred the matter to the Justice Department.