refer

verb

re·fer | \ri-ˈfər

referred; referring

Definition of refer

to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group

to explain in terms of a general cause

to allot to a particular place, stage, or period

to regard as coming from or located in a specific area

to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, or decision refer a patient to a specialist refer a bill back to a committee

to direct for testimony or guaranty as to character or ability

to have relation or connection : relate
to direct attention usually by clear and specific mention no one referred to yesterday's quarrel
to have recourse : glance briefly referred frequently to his notes while speaking