What is another word for refer?

Common synonyms for refer include havetodoewith, mention, bearon, advert, name.

What is the opposite of refer?

Antonyms of refer include ignore, disregard, neglect, overlook, dismiss.

Synonyms for

Refer

Verb / rʌˈfɜ: / / rɪˈfɜ: / Another word for refer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to mention or direct attention to

Synonyms & similar words

havetodoewith mention bearon advert name lookup bringup cometo touch touchon relate consult pertain denote cite concern mention cite allude point direct send recommend consult quote invoke assign ascribe attribute impute entrust delegate transfer

Synonyms by register

Formal

cite allude indicate direct

Informal

point to mention bring up check out

Literary

betoken adumbrate

Antonyms

ignore disregard neglect overlook dismiss avoid

Common collocations

refer to
refer back to
refer a case
refer a patient
refer to the manual
refer to the document
refer to the chart

Word family

noun reference

verb refer

adjective referential

Usage note

The phrase 'refer to' is the most common construction. Avoid using 'refer' as a transitive verb meaning 'to send' without a preposition like 'to' or 'for'.