refer vs denote

refer and denote both are verbs.

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

As verbs, refer and denote are synonyms defined as:

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