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.

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.

7. to have recourse or resort; turn, as for aid or information: to refer to one’s notes.

8. to make reference  or allusion: The author referred to his teachers twice in his article.