refer vs convolute

convolute vs refer

refer is not an adjective while convolute is an adjective.

refer and convolute both are verbs.

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

As verbs, convolute is a hyponym of refer; that is, convolute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:

refer: have as a meaning
convolute: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Other hyponyms of refer include pervert, sophisticate, twist, twist around, euphemise, euphemize, come back, hark back, recall, return, identify, name, apply, slur, express, state.

refer (adjective)	convolute (adjective)
	rolled longitudinally upon itself

refer (verb)	convolute (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
have as a meaning	curl, wind, or twist together
make reference to
use a name to designate
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to

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