referring (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
Definition
Mentioning or alluding to something or someone.
Examples
The article is referring to a study published last year.
He spoke about the incident, referring to it as a minor setback.
She asked if he was referring to her when he said that.
How to Use referring
- refer to (prepositional phrase)
- To mention or allude to something. — "The speaker kept referring to his own experiences."
- refer to (prepositional phrase)
- To direct someone to a person or place for information or help. — "You should refer to the manual for detailed instructions."
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