refer
/rɪˈfɜːr/·리퍼·verb
to mention; to direct attention
LatinCEFR B1
Root
re- (back) + Latin 'ferre' (to carry)
Latin referre (carry back, report) → Old French referer → English refer
In a word
re- (back) + fer (carry) = 'carry back'. Carry a passage back into the reader's view — a reference. Carry a past meeting back into conversation — a mention. Either way: pull something onto the stage one more time.
Examples
Please refer to page ten.
She referred to the meeting yesterday.
The doctor referred me to a specialist.
Related
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