refer

phrasal verb24 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.6
often refer to sb/sth8.5

to mention someone or something many times

usually refer to sb/sth8.2

to mention someone or something in most cases or situations

be commonly referred to as7.8

to be widely known or called by a particular name

frequently refer to sb/sth7.5

to mention someone or something often

generally refer to sb/sth7.2

to mention someone or something in a general way, not focusing on specifics

briefly refer to sb/sth7.0

to mention someone or something in a short way, without giving many details

repeatedly refer to sb/sth6.9

to mention someone or something again and again

specifically refer to sb/sth6.8

to mention someone or something in a direct and exact way

directly refer to sb/sth6.7

to mention someone or something in a clear, unambiguous way

refer to sb/sth in passing6.5

to mention someone or something casually while talking about another subject

explicitly refer to sb/sth6.4

to mention someone or something in a way that is clear and has only one meaning

constantly refer to sb/sth6.2

to mention someone or something all the time, often in an annoying way

affectionately refer to sb/sth5.5

to mention someone or something in a way that shows love or fondness

lovingly refer to sb/sth5.3

to mention someone or something with great affection

henceforth be referred to as3.5

to be called by a particular name from this time on

hereafter be referred to as3.2

to be called by a particular name from this time on (in a document)

hereinafter be referred to as2.8

to be called by a particular name from this point on in a legal document

be used to refer to sb/sth8.0

indicates that a term or name describes or applies to someone or something

refer to sb/sth as8.8

to call someone or something by a particular name or title

Collocations with "refer"

refer + ...

GP

... + refer

patientquery