refer
refer
to mention or point to
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refer with Russian translation
refer usage examples
Я ссылаюсь на ваше письмо от понедельника.
I refer to your email from Monday.
Она ссылалась на таблицу на уроке.
She referred to the chart during class.
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refer belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
refer synonyms
What's the difference between refer / quote / mention / allude / cite / point to
the basic verb meaning to mention or point to something
The article refers to the new policy.
В статье говорится о новой политике.
She quoted the author in her report.
Она процитировала автора в своём докладе.
He mentioned the problem during the meeting.
Он упомянул о проблеме на встрече.
to refer to something indirectly, without saying it clearly
The speaker alluded to the scandal.
Оратор намекнул на скандал.
The report cited several studies.
В отчёте были приведены ссылки на несколько исследований.
to indicate or show something indirectly
These results point to a bigger problem.
Эти результаты указывают на более серьёзную проблему.
to mention or speak about something, often by name
Please refer to the diagram on page 2.
Пожалуйста, обратитесь к диаграмме на странице 2.
to mention something again that was said before
Let’s refer back to the main point from earlier.
Давайте вернёмся к основной мысли, сказанной ранее.
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How to pronounce refer and what this word means
refer translation: ссылаться. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce refer
/rɪˈfɜː/
refer translation
ссылаться
refer examples
I refer to your email from Monday.
refer transcription
/rɪˈfɜː/, /rɪˈfɝ/
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refer meaning: what does it mean?
to mention or point to
refer pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
refer is pronounced as /rɪˈfɜː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
refer definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I refer to your email from Monday. Translation: Я ссылаюсь на ваше письмо от понедельника.
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