The definition of "refer" Thanks.

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Dear all,The definition of the word “ refer” confuses me. Could you explain its definition in the following sentences for me? Thank you very much.Refer: to describe something by a certain name.This definition above can fit the second sentence. But I do not know the word” refer” in the first sentence.   The English word “meat” once referred to food in general. 2. In some countries, students refer to their professors by their first names.Thanks again.

Imantaghavi · Accepted Answer

Hi,

It fits both with the same meaning.

Regards,

Iman

Canadian45 · Answer

adonis1013Dear all,

The definition of the word “ refer” confuses me. Could you explain its definition in the following sentences for me? Thank you very much.

Refer: to describe something by a certain name.
This definition above can fit the second sentence. But I do not know the word” refer” in the first sentence.

The English word “meat” once referred to food in general. It means that any and all food at that time could be called "meat".
2. In some countries, students refer to their professors by their first names.

Thanks again.

c45

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