refer
verb (used with object)
to direct for information or anything required.
refers
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present tense formof refer (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Fan fiction refers to stories written by amateur authors using characters and worlds from already-existing books, films or TV shows.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
The Daily Star reports Brand spent the night "in solitary confinement" following his conviction, and also refers to the Met chief's remarks that there "may be many victims".
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
Comprehension-knowledge refers to the vocabulary, concepts and background information a child has accumulated through learning and everyday experiences.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Anthropic refers to it as “closing the loop,” a cycle in which each improvement makes the machines better and faster at improving themselves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
Real estate term that refers to the position of a piece of real estate as it relates to the value of that real estate.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
