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to refer to
[phrase form: refer]
01
to have a connection with a particular person or thing
Transitive: to refer to sth
Examples
The artist 's paintings often refer to nature and its beauty.
02
to mention or discuss someone or something
Transitive: to refer to a topic
Examples
She did n't want to directly refer to the sensitive topic, so she chose her words carefully.
