Dictionary
English - Vietnamese
Refer
rəˈfər
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
đề cập, giới thiệu, tham khảo, chuyển đến
Refer meanings in Vietnamese
đề cập
Example:
I would like to refer to the previous discussion.
Tôi muốn đề cập đến cuộc thảo luận trước.
Please refer to the guide for more information.
Vui lòng đề cập đến hướng dẫn để biết thêm thông tin.
Usage: formalContext: Used in academic, professional, or formal settings when mentioning or alluding to something previously stated.
Note: This usage often helps to provide context or support for an argument.
giới thiệu
Example:
Could you refer me to a good doctor?
Bạn có thể giới thiệu cho tôi một bác sĩ giỏi không?
She referred her friend to a job opening.
Cô ấy đã giới thiệu bạn của mình đến một vị trí công việc.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversation when suggesting someone or something to another person.
Note: This meaning is often used in social contexts and can involve recommending services or people.
tham khảo
Example:
You should refer to the manual for troubleshooting.
Bạn nên tham khảo sách hướng dẫn để khắc phục sự cố.
Refer to the chart for detailed statistics.
Tham khảo biểu đồ để biết thông tin chi tiết về thống kê.
Usage: formalContext: Used in educational or technical contexts when indicating to look up information in a source.
Note: This usage emphasizes the action of looking up information for clarity or verification.
chuyển đến
Example:
The case was referred to the higher court.
Vụ án đã được chuyển đến tòa án cao hơn.
He was referred to a specialist for further treatment.
Anh ấy đã được chuyển đến một chuyên gia để điều trị thêm.
Usage: formalContext: Often used in legal or medical contexts when directing someone to another authority or expert.
Note: This meaning indicates a formal transfer of responsibility or authority.
Refer's synonyms
mention
To refer to something briefly or in passing.
Example: She mentioned her favorite book during the conversation.
Note: Mention is more casual and less formal than refer.
cite
To refer to a source or authority to support an argument or statement.
Example: The author cited several sources in the research paper.
Note: Cite specifically implies giving credit or acknowledgment to a source.
allude
To refer indirectly or suggestively to something.
Example: He alluded to his difficult childhood but didn't elaborate.
Note: Allude is more subtle and implies hinting at something without explicitly stating it.
point to
To indicate or suggest something as evidence or support.
Example: The data points to a clear trend in consumer behavior.
Note: Point to is more direct and emphasizes indicating a specific piece of evidence or information.
direct to
To instruct or guide someone to a specific place or person for information or assistance.
Example: Please direct any further questions to our customer service department.
Note: Direct to is more about guiding or instructing towards a specific destination or resource.
Refer expressions, common phrases
Refer to
To direct someone to a particular source of information or person for assistance or guidance.
Example: Can you please refer to the manual for instructions on how to assemble the furniture?
Note: The phrase 'refer to' specifically indicates directing someone to a source or person for information, rather than just mentioning or alluding to something.
Reference
A mention or citation of a source of information or a person who can provide information.
Example: Please include a list of references at the end of your research paper.
Note: While 'refer' implies directing someone to a source, 'reference' is the act of mentioning or citing that source.
Referred by
To be recommended or directed to something or someone by another person.
Example: I was referred by a friend to this amazing restaurant.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the action of being recommended or directed by someone else.
Referendum
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
Example: The government held a referendum to let the citizens decide on the new law.
Note: In this context, 'referendum' is a formal process of referring a specific issue to the public for a decision.
Referral
The act of sending or directing someone to another person or place for assistance or information.
Example: The doctor gave me a referral to see a specialist for further treatment.
Note: 'Referral' is the action of sending someone to another source or person for specific help or services.
With reference to
Used to introduce a topic or subject that relates to something previously mentioned or discussed.
Example: With reference to your email, I would like to clarify a few points.
Note: This phrase is a formal way of indicating that the following discussion is related to or based on something previously mentioned.
Referring to
To mention or allude to something in speech or writing.
Example: He kept referring to his notes during the presentation.
Note: This phrase indicates mentioning or making allusions to something within the context of a conversation or text.
Refer everyday (slang) expressions
Ref
Used informally to mean recommending or directing someone to something.
Example: I'll ref you to the best sushi restaurant in town.
Note: Shortened informal version of 'refer'.
Referencing
Referring to or mentioning something in conversation or discussion.
Example: She's referencing that movie we watched last week.
Note: Used as a verb to indicate the act of mentioning or alluding to something.
Ref'd
Informal past tense form of 'referred'.
Example: I ref'd him to the job posting.
Note: Casual abbreviation used in spoken language.
Refer back
To check or return to a previous point or discussion for further information.
Example: Let's refer back to our previous conversation for clarification.
Note: A more informal way of saying 'returning to a previous point for reference'.
Recommending
Expressing approval or support for something and suggesting it to others.
Example: I'm recommending this book to everyone I know.
Note: While 'recommend' is synonymous with 'refer', 'recommending' is a more colloquial form.
Referring
Indicating or alluding to something mentioned before.
Example: He keeps referring to that incident as a turning point in his life.
Note: Used as a verb form of 'refer', commonly in conversational language.
Refer - Examples
I referred to the book several times during my presentation.
Tôi đã tham khảo cuốn sách nhiều lần trong bài thuyết trình của mình.
She referred me to a specialist for my medical condition.
Cô ấy đã giới thiệu tôi đến một chuyên gia cho tình trạng sức khỏe của tôi.
The speaker referred to the recent political events in his speech.
Người diễn giả đã đề cập đến các sự kiện chính trị gần đây trong bài phát biểu của mình.
Refer grammar
Refer - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: refer
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): referred, refered
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): referring, refering
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): refers
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): refer
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): refer
Syllables, Separation and Stress
refer Contains 2 syllables: re • fer
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈfər
re fer , ri ˈfər (The red syllable is stressed)
Refer - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
refer: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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