- refer something to somebody
- reˈfer sb/sth to sb/sth derivedto send sb/sth to sb/sth for help, advice or a decision
•
My doctor referred me to a specialist.
•
The case was referred to the Court of Appeal.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
refer something to somebody
Look at other dictionaries:
refer — re‧fer [rɪˈfɜː ǁ ɜːr] verb referred PTandPPX referring PRESPARTX refer to phrasal verb [transitive] 1. refer to something to mention something: • I refer to your letter of 22 March … Financial and business terms
refer — re|fer W1S1 [rıˈfə: US ə:r] v past tense and past participle referred present participle referring refer to / [refer to sb/sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: referre to bring back, report, refer , from ferre to carry ] 1.) to mention… … Dictionary of contemporary English
something — 1. pronoun /ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/lang=en a) An uncertain or unspecified thing; one thing. I must have forgotten to pack something, but I cant think what. b) (of someone or something) A quality to a moderate … Wiktionary
refer somebody to something — reˈfer sb/sth to sb/sth derived to send sb/sth to sb/sth for help, advice or a decision • My doctor referred me to a specialist. • The case was referred to the Court of Appeal. • (formal) … Useful english dictionary
refer to somebody as something — reˈfer to sb/sth (as sth) derived to mention or speak about sb/sth • The victims were not referred to by name. • Her mother never referred to him again. • You know who I m referring to. • … Useful english dictionary
someone - somebody — You use someone or somebody to refer to a person without saying who you mean. There is no difference in meaning between someone and somebody. Carson sent someone to see me. There was an accident and … Useful english dictionary
bring up — verb 1. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic (Freq. 3) raise the specter of unemployment he conjured wild birds in the air call down the spirits from the mountain • Syn: ↑raise, ↑conjure, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
touch on — verb 1. refer to or discuss briefly (Freq. 4) • Hypernyms: ↑mention, ↑advert, ↑bring up, ↑cite, ↑name, ↑refer • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
bear on — verb 1. be relevant to (Freq. 2) There were lots of questions referring to her talk My remark pertained to your earlier comments • Syn: ↑refer, ↑pertain, ↑relate, ↑concern, ↑come to … Useful english dictionary
think of — verb 1. keep in mind for attention or consideration (Freq. 53) Remember the Alamo Remember to call your mother every day! Think of the starving children in India! • Syn: ↑remember • Ant: ↑forget … Useful english dictionary
