The meaning of REFER is to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group. How to use refer in a sentence.

REFER definition: to direct for information or anything required. See examples of refer used in a sentence.

If you refer someone to a source of information, you tell them the place where they will find the information which they need or which you think will interest them.

(Definition of refer to someone/something from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of refer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

To speak or write about something briefly or incidentally; make reference: referred during our conversation to several books he was reading. 3. To turn one's attention, as in seeking information: …

to submit or send (something) to someone for decision, information, etc.:[~ + object + to + object] Please refer all your questions to the public information office.