verb (referred; referring) see: bear
Date: 14th century
transitive verb
1. a. to think of, regard, or classify within a general category or group, to explain in terms of a general cause, to allot to a particular place, stage, or period, to regard as coming from or located in a specific area,
2. to send or direct for treatment, aid, information, or decision , to direct for testimony or guaranty as to character or ability, intransitive verb
1. to have relation or connection ; relate , to direct attention usually by clear and specific mention , to have recourse ; glance briefly , referable adjective referrer noun