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Referred Refer Verb Rɪˈfɜː(R Rɪˈfɜːr Doctor Specialist Company

Word3 refer
WordType (verb)
Phonetic /rɪˈfɜː(r)/ /rɪˈfɜːr/
Example
  • my doctor referred me to a specialist.
  • the company says it has referred the matter to its lawyers.
  • the case was referred to the court of appeal.
  • may i refer you to my letter of 14 may?
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refer

(verb)/rɪˈfɜː(r)/ /rɪˈfɜːr/

    Verb Forms

  1. to send somebody/something to somebody/something for help, advice or a decision
    • My doctor referred me to a specialist.
    • The company says it has referred the matter to its lawyers.
    • The case was referred to the Court of Appeal.
    • May I refer you to my letter of 14 May?
    • Patients should be referred to a specialist pain clinic.
    • If you are referred urgently by your GP, a specialist should see you within two weeks.
    • She was referred for evaluation and treatment.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from Old French referer or Latin referre ‘carry back’, from re- ‘back’ + ferre ‘bring’.
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