refer
gb/ɹɪfˈɚ/ us/ɹɪfˈɚ/
B1
Inglês
~ 800
utal, említ, hivatkozik, irányít, beutal, továbbküld, nevez, hív
VERBO
B1
1
Padrão de uso:
to refer to [something/someone]
In her speech, she referred to the recent changes in policy.
Beszédében utalt az irányelvekben nemrég történt változásokra.
The article refers to a study published last year.
A cikk hivatkozik egy tavaly megjelent tanulmányra.
Please refer to the instructions before using the machine.
He often refers to his childhood when telling stories.
The guide refers readers to additional resources at the end.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She referred to her notes during the talk.
Az előadás közben belenézett a jegyzeteibe.
The teacher referred to page 10 in the book.
A tanár a könyv 10. oldalára hivatkozott.
He referred to his friend in the story.
Please refer to this list for help.
I referred to a map for directions.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'refer' with 'mention' but 'refer' often suggests a more formal or intentional pointing toward information or a source.
Significado
Mention or point to something
Colocações
refer to the report
|refer to the matter
|refer to the case
|refer to the notes
|refer to the document
Sinónimos
mention (Usually simpler and more direct; may lack the formality of 'refer'.)
Antónimos
ignore (To deliberately not mention or pay attention to something.)
Temas
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To talk about or point to someone or something.
To mention, describe, or direct someone's attention to a person, thing, or idea.
VERBO
B1
2
Padrão de uso:
to refer [someone] to [someone/something]
The doctor referred her to a specialist.
Az orvos szakorvoshoz irányította.
Our teacher referred us to the school counselor for advice.
A tanárunk tanácsért az iskolai tanácsadóhoz irányított minket.
The manager referred the complaint to the human resources department.
He was referred to a lawyer for legal assistance.
The website refers visitors to partner sites for more details.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The doctor referred me to another doctor.
Az orvos továbbküldött egy másik orvoshoz.
She referred him to the library for more books.
További könyvekért a könyvtárba irányította.
He referred me to his boss for answers.
My teacher referred me to the principal.
They referred us to a travel agent.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'recommend'; 'refer' involves sending or directing a person, often formally.
Significado
Send someone elsewhere for help/info
Colocações
refer a patient
|refer a client
|refer a case
|refer a student
Sinónimos
direct (More general; can mean physically guiding someone as well as suggesting they seek help.)
Antónimos
withhold (To keep someone from going to another source of help or information.)
Temas
healthcare
|business
|communication
|health
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To tell someone to go to another person or place for help or advice.
To direct someone to another person, organization, or place for assistance, advice, or information.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Padrão de uso:
to refer to [someone/something] as [term]
This plant is often referred to as a weed.
Ezt a növényt gyakran gyomnak nevezik.
He referred to her as his mentor.
Mentorának nevezte őt.
The disease is referred to by several different names.
That period is sometimes referred to as the Golden Age.
She referred to it as a turning point in her life.
Exemplos para aprendentes
This game is referred to as chess.
Ezt a játékot sakknak nevezik.
He is often referred to as a hero.
Gyakran hősnek nevezik.
That city is referred to as 'The Big Apple'.
She is referred to as the best singer in school.
It is sometimes referred to as magic.
Erro comum:
Learners may omit 'as' in this pattern, which is required when giving a label or title.
Significado
Describe using a specific term
Colocações
referred to as
|commonly referred to as
|often referred to as
Sinónimos
call ('Call' is simpler and more common in everyday conversation; 'refer' sounds more formal.)
Antónimos
misname (To give an incorrect name or term.)
Temas
language
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
To call someone or something by a name or term.
To use a particular word or phrase to describe someone or something.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
refer
IPA
GB/ɹɪfˈɚ/
US/ɹɪfˈɚ/
Sílabas e acento
refer (1 sílaba)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: refer
- 3rd Person Singular: refers
- Present Participle: refering, referring
- Past: refered, referred
Família de palavras
Expressões
be referred to as
1/bˈi ɹɪfˈɚd tə ˈæz/
fixed phrase
Be called by a certain name/term
People use this name or term for someone or something.
Exemplos
- Paris is often referred to as 'The City of Light'.
- This method is sometimes referred to as 'trial and error'.
refer someone to something
1/ɹɪfˈɚ sˈʌmwˌʌn tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Send person toward info/help source
To tell a person where they can get information or help.
Exemplos
- I will refer you to our website for more details.
- The receptionist referred me to another department.
refer back to
1/ɹɪfˈɚ bˈæk tə/
phrasal verb
Return attention to earlier point
To talk about something again that you said before.
Exemplos
- Let me refer back to my earlier point about safety.
- I’d like to refer back to the first question you asked.
- She referred back to the previous meeting's notes.
- She referred back to her earlier statement for clarification.