refer to

/ɹɪfˈɜː tuː/

to refer to

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: refer]

to be connected to someone or something or mention or describe them

Examples

1. Blue chip refers to firms with long track records for turning profits and paying dividends.

2. She deliberately muddied the waters by constantly referring to other irrelevant cases.

3. Despite her insecurities, Lisa embraced her strong and muscular legs, proudly referring to them as her thunder thighs.

4. It is no longer politically correct to refer to the educationally subnormal.