refer

(verb) make reference to. Synonyms: mention, advert, bring up, cite, name. Examples: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention."

(verb) be relevant to. Synonyms: pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on, have-to doe with. Examples: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk." "My remark pertained to your earlier comments."

(verb) think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another. Examples: "This plant can be referred to a known species."

(verb) send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision. Examples: "Refer a patient to a specialist." "Refer a bill to a committee."

(verb) seek information from. Synonyms: consult, look up. Examples: "You should consult the dictionary." "Refer to your notes."

(verb) have as a meaning. Synonyms: denote. Examples: "`multi-' denotes `many' ."

(verb) use a name to designate. Examples: "Christians refer to the mother of jesus as the virgin mary."