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sophisticate vs refer

refer vs sophisticate

sophisticate is a noun but refer is not a noun.

sophisticate and refer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sophisticate Yes No Yes No
refer No No Yes No
As verbs, refer is a hypernym of sophisticate; that is, refer is a word with a broader meaning than sophisticate:
  • sophisticate: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
  • refer: have as a meaning
Other hypernyms of sophisticate include denote.
sophisticate (noun) refer (noun)
a worldly-wise person
sophisticate (verb) refer (verb)
make more complex or refined think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another
alter and make impure, as with the intention to deceive have as a meaning
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive make reference to
make less natural or innocent use a name to designate
seek information from
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to
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