Refer
/rɪˈfɜːr/noun
To direct someone's attention to something.
Did you know?In medieval times, to refer meant to 'carry back' or 'bring forth' knowledge, closely linked to the power of divination and prophecy.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bher-
“To carry or to bring.”
Latin
Latin
referre
“To carry back or report.”
Old French
Old French
referer
“To bring back or refer.”
14th Century
Middle English
referen
“To relate or make reference.”
Modern English
English
refer
“To direct attention to a source or point.”