ALL meanings of refers
re·fer
R r - verb with object refers to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology. 1
- verb with object refers to direct the attention or thoughts of: The asterisk refers the reader to a footnote. 1
- verb with object refers to hand over or submit for information, consideration, decision, etc.: to refer the argument to arbitration. 1
- verb with object refers to assign to a class, period, etc.; regard as belonging or related. 1
- verb with object refers to have relation; relate; apply. 1
- verb without object refers to direct attention, as a reference mark does. 1
- verb without object refers to have recourse or resort; turn, as for aid or information: to refer to one's notes. 1
- verb without object refers to make reference or allusion: The author referred to his teachers twice in his article. 1