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refer vs be known as

be known as vs refer

refer and be known as both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refer No No Yes No
be known as No No Yes No
As verbs, be known as is a hypernym of refer; that is, be known as is a word with a broader meaning than refer:
  • refer: use a name to designate
  • be known as: assign a specified (usually proper) name to
Other hypernyms of refer include call, know as, name.
refer (verb) be known as (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another look on as or consider
have as a meaning assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
use a name to designate
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to
Difference between refer and be known as

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