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From the verb refer: (⇒ conjugate)
referring is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v pres p

referring
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Synonyms:

alluding, suggesting, hinting, indicating, attributing, mentioning, citing, quoting, bringing up, touching on, remarking, implying, imputing, ascribing, speaking about, naming, specifying

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Sense: Verb: be applicable - followed by 'to'

Synonyms:

apply , concern , appertain to, relate to, pertain to, have to do with, be relevant to, be pertinent to, bear on, be applicable to, be about, be all about

Sense: Verb: mention - followed by 'to'

Synonyms:

mention , make mention of, make reference to, allude to, touch on, comment on, cite , bring up, speak about, talk about

Sense: Verb: denote - followed by 'to'

Synonyms:

denote, describe , indicate, mean , intend

Sense: Verb: hand over - followed by 'to'

Synonyms:

hand over, remit , pass on, hand on, send on, transfer

Sense: Verb: consult books or pages - followed by 'to'

Synonyms:

consult , check , look at, look up, reference

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