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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

"Refer" vs "Refer to"

Hi

Would you say that both of the following sentences sound equally correct?
I think we need to refer to a dictionary.

I think we need to refer a dictionary.

Many thanks,

Tom

  

Top answer

Both are incorrect in my opinion. Use " consult " instead.

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Both are incorrect in my opinion. Use "consult" instead.
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Mr. Tom I think we need to refer to a dictionary.
Only this one is correct.
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Hi,

I think we need to refer to a dictionary.

This is fine to me.

My dictionary includes this meaning for 'refer'.

intransitive verb consult forinformation or advice

Best wishes, Clive
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