How to Use "Refer" with Example Sentences

refer (v): to go to someone or something for information; to mention someone or something; to send someone to someone else for further information or help

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Used with nouns:

"He referred his patient to a specialist."
(patient, customer, client)

"She was referred to a specialist."
(specialist, therapist, psychologist, lawyer, attorney)

Used with adverbs:

"He usually refers to the textbook for more information."
(usually, generally, often, frequently, always, sometimes, constantly)

"He never refers to his girlfriend as his fiancée."
(never)

"This tree is commonly referred to as a poplar tree."
(commonly)

"She jokingly refers to me as her little sister."
(jokingly, lovingly, affectionately)

"He directly referred to him as an awful person."
(directly)

Used with prepositions:

"She referred to him as the funny uncle."
(as)