REFERRING Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word referring. (close relations)
Definition of REFERRING
Best Alternative Words for REFERRING
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naming | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the verbal act of naming • the act of putting a person into a non-elective position adjective satellite • inclined to or serving for the giving of names | ||||||||
recounting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an act of narration | ||||||||
reporting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television | ||||||||
alluding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • make a more or less disguised reference to | ||||||||
citing | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage verb • make reference to • commend • refer to • repeat a passage from • refer to for illustration or proof • advance evidence for • call in an official matter, such as to attend court | ||||||||
indicating | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a signal for or a symptom of • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • to state or express briefly • give evidence of • suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine | ||||||||
mentioning | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a remark that calls attention to something or someone • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • an official recognition of merit verb • make reference to • make mention of • commend | ||||||||
pointing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a geometric element that has position but no extension • the precise location of something; a spatially limited location • a brief version of the essential meaning of something • an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole • a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process • an instant of time • the object of an activity • a V shape • a very small circular shape • the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest • a promontory extending out into a large body of water • a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list • a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect • an outstanding characteristic • sharp end • any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass • a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch • one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan • a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations • a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer • the dot at the left of a decimal fraction • the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip • a distinguishing or individuating characteristic • the gun muzzle's direction • a wall socket • a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs verb • indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively • be oriented • direct into a position for use • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • be a signal for or a symptom of • sail close to the wind • mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics • mark with diacritics • mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes • be positionable in a specified manner • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle • give a point to • repair the joints of bricks | ||||||||
quoting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a punctuation mark used to attribute the enclosed text to someone else • a passage or expression that is quoted or cited verb • repeat a passage from • name the price of • refer to for illustration or proof • put quote marks around | ||||||||
recalling | verbv | |||||||
noun • a request by the manufacturer of a defective product to return the product (as for replacement or repair) • a call to return • a bugle call that signals troops to return • the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) • the act of removing an official by petition verb • recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection • go back to something earlier • bring to mind • summon to return • cause one's (or someone else's) thoughts or attention to return from a reverie or digression • make unavailable; bar from sale or distribution • cause to be returned | ||||||||
regarding | ||||||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly | ||||||||
specifying | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
verb • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement • decide upon or fix definitely • determine the essential quality of • be specific about • define clearly • design or destine • select something or someone for a specific purpose | ||||||||
advert | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a public promotion of some product or service verb • give heed (to) • make a more or less disguised reference to • make reference to | ||||||||
cite | verbv | |||||||
noun • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage verb • make reference to • commend • refer to • repeat a passage from • refer to for illustration or proof • advance evidence for • call in an official matter, such as to attend court | ||||||||
concern | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that interests you because it is important or affects you • an anxious feeling • a feeling of sympathy for someone or something • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it verb • be relevant to • be on the mind of | ||||||||
consult | verbv | |||||||
verb • get or ask advice from • seek information from • have a conference in order to talk something over • advise professionally | ||||||||
delegate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person appointed or elected to represent others verb • transfer power to someone • give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | ||||||||
denote | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a sign or indication of • have as a meaning • make known; make an announcement | ||||||||
direct | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
adjective • direct in spatial dimensions; proceeding without deviation or interruption; straight and short • straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action • in a straight unbroken line of descent from parent to child • moving from west to east on the celestial sphere; or--for planets--around the sun in the same direction as the Earth • similar in nature or effect or relation to another quantity • (of a current) flowing in one direction only adverb • without deviation adjective satellite • having no intervening persons, agents, conditions • being an immediate result or consequence • in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker • lacking compromising or mitigating elements verb • command with authority • intend (something) to move towards a certain goal • guide the actors in (plays and films) • govern or manage • take somebody somewhere • cause to go somewhere • point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards • lead, as in the performance of a composition • give directions to; point somebody into a certain direction • specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public • direct the course; determine the direction of travelling • put an address on (an envelope) • plan and direct (a complex undertaking) | ||||||||
mention | verbv | |||||||
noun • a remark that calls attention to something or someone • a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage • an official recognition of merit verb • make reference to • make mention of • commend | ||||||||