Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Referring.
Referring - as a verb
Make reference to
Example: "He was named in connection with the invention"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advert10bring upcite6mention9name6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
have in mindmean6think ofHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be relevant to
Example: "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear oncome toconcern11have to do withpertain9relate6touch10touch onHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
Example: "This plant can be referred to a known species"
Send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
Example: "Refer a patient to a specialist"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direct9send5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Seek information from
Example: "You should consult the dictionary"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consult9look upHave as a meaning
Example: "`multi-' denotes `many' "
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
denote7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intend7mean6signify14stand forHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Use a name to designate
Example: "Christians refer to the mother of jesus as the virgin mary"
Referring - as a noun
The act by which somebody or something is referred; a reference.
Example Sentences
"I was referring to the book I read last week."
"She kept referring to her notes throughout the presentation."
"He avoided referring to his ex-wife during the conversation."
"The speaker made a mistake by unintentionally referring to the wrong person."
"Please avoid referring to sensitive topics during the family gathering."
Word Game Points
Is REFERRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, referring is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REFERRING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is REFERRING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, referring is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREFERRING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is REFERRING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, referring is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFERRING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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