refer

verb

1. 1

   think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another

   This plant can be referred to a known species

2. 2

   seek information from

   You should consult the dictionary

   refer to your notes

3. 3

   have as a meaning

   `multi-' denotes `many'

4. 4

   make reference to

   His name was mentioned in connection with the invention

5. 5

   use a name to designate

   Christians refer to the mother of Jesus as the Virgin Mary

6. 6

   send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision

   refer a patient to a specialist

   refer a bill to a committee

7. 7

   be relevant to

   There were lots of questions referring to her talk

   My remark pertained to your earlier comments