What is refer? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of refer

referverb
tham khảo
/rɪˈfɜː(r)//rɪˈfɜːr/

Where does the word refer come from?

The word "refer" originated in the Middle English language during the 14th century. It came from a combination of two Old French words: "re" and "ferre." "Re" meant "back" or "again," and "ferre" meant "to carry" or "to bear." When these two words were combined, they created the Middle English word "referre," which literally meant "to carry back" or "to bear back." In Middle English, "referre" had a few different meanings. It could mean to send someone or something back from one place to another, as well as to refer someone or something to a particular authority or source. Over time, the meaning of "refer" evolved to focus more on the idea of making a reference or pointing to something, as we understand it today. By the end of the 15th century, "refer" had developed its current meaning of "to mention or direct attention to" or "to make a reference to." So, the next time you use the word "refer" in a sentence, remember that it has roots that stretch back to the Middle English language and its unique way of blending French words together!

Vocabulary summary refer

type transitive verb

meaning attribute

example to refer to one's watch for the exact time

example to refer to a documemt: refer to a document

meaning forward to (someone, organization) for consideration, assign to research and resolve

example don't refer to the matter again

example that is the passage he referred to

meaning direct (someone) to ask (someone, organization)

example to refer to somebody for help: help: to seek someone's help; to ask for someone's help

example to refer oneself: rely on, rely on, rely on

example I refer myself to your experience

type journalize

meaning see, refer