re·fer 
/rɪˈfɚ/ verb
re·fers; re·ferred; re·fer·ring /rɪˈfɚ/ verb [+ obj] : to send (someone or something) to a particular person or place for treatment, help, advice, etc.
▪ How can doctors refer patients for treatment without examining them first? ▪ Most of the patients we see here were referred by other doctors. — usually + to ▪ My doctor referred me to a specialist. ▪ The Senate bill has been referred to the Finance Committee. ▪ The company is referring people to its Web site for more information.
▪ How can doctors refer patients for treatment without examining them first? ▪ Most of the patients we see here were referred by other doctors. — usually + to ▪ My doctor referred me to a specialist. ▪ The Senate bill has been referred to the Finance Committee. ▪ The company is referring people to its Web site for more information.
refer to [phrasal verb] 1 refer to (something) : to look at or in (something) for information
▪ She often refers to her notes when giving a speech. ▪ Please refer to our Web site for more information. 2 refer to (something) : to have a direct connection or relationship to (something)
▪ The word “finch” refers to a kind of bird. ▪ The numbers shown in the text refer to footnotes at the bottom of the page. 3 a refer to (someone or something) : to talk about or write about (someone or something) especially briefly : to mention (someone or something) in speech or in writing
▪ No one referred to the incident.
b refer to (something or someone) as (something) : to call (something or someone) by (a specified name or title)
▪ The victim was referred to only as “John Doe.” ▪ At one time, people referred to the city as the Paris of the East.
▪ She often refers to her notes when giving a speech. ▪ Please refer to our Web site for more information.
▪ The word “finch” refers to a kind of bird. ▪ The numbers shown in the text refer to footnotes at the bottom of the page.
▪ No one referred to the incident.
b refer to (something or someone) as (something) : to call (something or someone) by (a specified name or title)
▪ The victim was referred to only as “John Doe.” ▪ At one time, people referred to the city as the Paris of the East.
