January 21st - Word of the Day - Refer
re·fer
[ri-fur]
verb (used with object)
1. to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.
1. to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.
2.
to direct the attention or thoughts of:
The asterisk refers the reader to a footnote.
3.
to hand over or submit for information, consideration,
decision,
etc.:
to refer the argument to arbitration.
4.
to assign to a class, period, etc.; regard as belonging or related.
5.
to have relation; relate; apply.
verb (used without object)
6. to direct attention, as a reference mark does.
verb (used without object)
6. to direct attention, as a reference mark does.
7.
to have recourse or resort; turn, as for aid or information:
to refer to one’s notes.