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K.O. Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

is'refer to' an intransitive verb?

Pronouns usually 'refer to' other words.

Hi, Is refer to inransitive or not?
  

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It can be both transitive and intransitive... tr. To direct to a source for help or information: referred her to a heart specialist; referred me to his last employer for a recommendation.

— YoHf

  • It can be both transitive and intransitive...
  • tr.
  • To direct to a source for help or information: referred her to a heart specialist; referred me to his last employer for a recommendation.
  • To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
  • To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class.
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It can be both transitive and intransitive...

v.tr.
  1. To direct to a source for help or information: referred her to a heart specialist; referred me to his last employer for a recommendation.
  2. To assign or attribute to; regard as originated by.
  3. To assign to or regard as belonging within a particular kind or class.
  4. To submit (a matter in d
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In that sense, "refer" is intransitive, KO.

MrP
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That's why there is the "to".
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