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remember vs refer

refer vs remember

remember and refer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remember No No Yes No
refer No No Yes No
As verbs, refer is a hypernym of remember; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than remember:
  • remember: mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
  • refer: make reference to
Other hypernyms of remember include advert, bring up, cite, mention, name.
As verbs, refer is a hypernym of remember; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than remember:
  • remember: mention favorably, as in prayer
  • refer: make reference to
Other hypernyms of remember include advert, bring up, cite, mention, name.
remember (verb) refer (verb)
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
keep in mind for attention or consideration have as a meaning
recapture the past; indulge in memories make reference to
exercise, or have the power of, memory use a name to designate
call to remembrance; keep alive the memory of someone or something, as in a ceremony seek information from
mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
mention favorably, as in prayer be relevant to
show appreciation to
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