bring up vs refer

bring up and refer both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bring up	No	No	Yes	No
refer	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, bring up and refer are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of bring up include advert, cite, mention, name.

As verbs, refer is a hypernym of bring up; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than bring up:

Other hypernyms of bring up include advert, bring up, cite, mention, name.

bring up (verb)	refer (verb)
cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes	think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
make reference to	have as a meaning
put forward for consideration or discussion	make reference to
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	use a name to designate
raise from a lower to a higher position	seek information from
cause to come to a sudden stop	send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
look after a child until it is an adult	be relevant to
promote from a lower position or rank