refer
refer
to mention or point to
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refer with Russian translation
refer usage examples
Я ссылаюсь на ваше письмо от понедельника.
I refer to your email from Monday.
Она ссылалась на таблицу на уроке.
She referred to the chart during class.
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refer belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
refer synonyms
What's the difference between refer / quote / mention / allude / cite / point to
She quoted the author in her report.
He mentioned the problem during the meeting.
to refer to something indirectly, without saying it clearly
The speaker alluded to the scandal.
The report cited several studies.
to indicate or show something indirectly
These results point to a bigger problem.
to mention or speak about something, often by name
Please refer to the diagram on page 2.
to mention something again that was said before
Let’s refer back to the main point from earlier.
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How to pronounce refer and what this word means
refer means refer. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce refer
/rɪˈfɜː/
refer translation
refer
refer examples
I refer to your email from Monday.
refer transcription
/rɪˈfɜː/, /rɪˈfɝ/
Questions about this word
refer meaning: what does it mean?
to mention or point to
refer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
refer is pronounced as /rɪˈfɜː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
refer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I refer to your email from Monday. Translation: Я ссылаюсь на ваше письмо от понедельника.
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