refers
word · lemma: refer
/ɹəˈfɝz/
/ɹɪfˈɜːz/
Definition
To mention or talk about someone or something, or to point to a specific thing. Also used to describe the meaning of a word or phrase.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used in formal, academic, or explanatory contexts. Common patterns: 'refers to', 'the term refers to'. Learners often confuse with 'means' or 'relates to'— 'refers to' is for pointing out what something is about.
Spanish: se refiere a - hace referencia aPortuguese (BR): refere-se a - faz referência aPortuguese (PT): refere-se a - faz referência aChinese (Simplified): 指的是 - 涉及Chinese (Traditional): 指的是 - 涉及Hindi: का उल्लेख करता है - संदर्भित करता हैArabic: يشير إلى - يدل علىBengali: উল্লেখ করে - নির্দেশ করেRussian: означает - относится к - ссылается наJapanese: 指す - 言及するVietnamese: chỉ - đề cập đếnKorean: 가리키다 - 언급하다Turkish: atıfta bulunmak - belirtmekUrdu: اشارہ کرتا ہے - ذکر کرتا ہےIndonesian: merujuk pada - mengacu pada
Example Sentences
The picture refers to last year’s event.
basic
This word refers to a type of animal.
basic
He refers to his father as his hero.
basic
When he says 'they,' he refers to his coworkers.
natural
The term 'biodiversity' refers to the variety of life on Earth.
natural
Usually, the phrase 'in general' refers to something true most of the time.
natural