refer vs sophisticate

sophisticate vs refer

refer is not a noun while sophisticate is a noun.

refer and sophisticate both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

refer (noun)	sophisticate (noun)
	a worldly-wise person

refer (verb)	sophisticate (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another	make more complex or refined
have as a meaning	alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive
make reference to	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
use a name to designate	make less natural or innocent
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to

Difference between refer and sophisticate

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