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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.
The symbol on the ancient artifact referred to a religious belief system practiced by the ancient civilization.
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.
The manager decided to refer to the employee's performance during the meeting.
