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Mezzopiano Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Refer or reference

Hi, I am confused about the use of refer or reference? are they interchangeable? I came accross "reference" in this sentence.

Somers references Harry Potter to explain Ramirez’s work:...

  

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"references" means "refers to", not "refers". This verb "reference" is a relatively recent innovation, and some people dislike it (or have disliked it). Opposition is probably lessening now, though it may still feel a bit jargony.

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  • "references" means "refers to", not "refers".
  • This verb "reference" is a relatively recent innovation, and some people dislike it (or have disliked it).
  • Opposition is probably lessening now, though it may still feel a bit jargony.
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"references" means "refers to", not "refers".

This verb "reference" is a relatively recent innovation, and some people dislike it (or have disliked it). Opposition is probably lessening now, though it may still feel a bit jargony.

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