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refer vs name

name vs refer

refer is not a noun while name is a noun.

refer and name both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
refer No No Yes No
name Yes No Yes No
As verbs, name is a hyponym of refer; that is, name is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than refer:
  • refer: have as a meaning
  • name: give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
As verbs, refer and name are synonyms defined as:
  • refer and name: make reference to
Other synonyms of refer include advert, bring up, cite, mention.
As verbs, name is a hypernym of refer; that is, name is a word with a broader meaning than refer:
  • refer: use a name to designate
  • name: assign a specified (usually proper) name to
Other hypernyms of refer include be known as, call, know as.
refer (noun) name (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
refer (verb) name (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
have as a meaning identify as in botany or biology, for example
make reference to give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
use a name to designate assign a specified (usually proper) name to
seek information from make reference to
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision mention and identify by name
be relevant to give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between refer and name

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