denote vs refer

denote and refer both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
denote	No	No	Yes	No
refer	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, denote and refer are synonyms defined as:

denote (verb)	refer (verb)
have as a meaning	think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
be a sign or indication of	have as a meaning
make known; make an announcement	make reference to
	use a name to designate
	seek information from
	send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
	be relevant to