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Attribute vs Refer - What's the difference?

attribute | refer | Related terms |


In grammar terms the difference between attribute and refer

is that attribute is a word that qualifies a noun while refer is to be referential to another element in a sentence.

As verbs the difference between attribute and refer

is that attribute is to ascribe (something) {{term|to}} a given cause, reason etc while refer is to direct the attention of.

As a noun attribute

is a characteristic or quality of a thing.

Further vs Refer - What's the difference?

further | refer |


In transitive terms the difference between further and refer

is that further is to encourage growth while refer is to place in or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source, a motive, reason, or ground of explanation.

As an adjective further

is comparative of far; of or pertaining to being distant, or of greater distance in degree or of extension in time.

As an adverb further

is comparative of far POS=adverb.

Refer vs Recognize - What's the difference?

refer | recognize |


In lang=en terms the difference between refer and recognize

is that refer is to place in or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source, a motive, reason, or ground of explanation while recognize is to give an award.

As verbs the difference between refer and recognize

is that refer is to direct the attention of while recognize is to match something or someone which one currently perceives to a memory of some previous encounter with the same entity or recognize can be to cognize again.

Refer vs Comprise - What's the difference?

refer | comprise |


As verbs the difference between refer and comprise

is that refer is to direct the attention of while comprise is to be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

Refer vs Belong - What's the difference?

refer | belong |


As verbs the difference between refer and belong

is that refer is to direct the attention of while belong is to have its proper place.

As a preposition belong is

of, belonging to.

Inspect vs Refer - What's the difference?

inspect | refer |


As verbs the difference between inspect and refer

is that inspect is to examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize while refer is to direct the attention of.

Consider vs Refer - What's the difference?

consider | refer | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between consider and refer

is that consider is to take up as an example while refer is to place in or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source, a motive, reason, or ground of explanation.

Refer vs Exhibit - What's the difference?

refer | exhibit |


In lang=en terms the difference between refer and exhibit

is that refer is to place in or under by a mental or rational process; to assign to, as a class, a cause, source, a motive, reason, or ground of explanation while exhibit is to put on a public display.

As verbs the difference between refer and exhibit

is that refer is to direct the attention of while exhibit is to display or show (something) for others to see, especially at an exhibition or contest.

As a noun exhibit is

an instance of.

Refer vs Appeal - What's the difference?

refer | appeal |


As verbs the difference between refer and appeal

is that refer is to direct the attention of while appeal is (obsolete) to accuse (someone of something).

As a noun appeal is

(legal) (a) an application for the removal of a cause or suit from an inferior to a superior judge or court for re-examination or review (b) the mode of proceeding by which such removal is effected (c) the right of appeal (d) an accusation; a process which formerly might be instituted by one private person against another for some heinous crime demanding punishment for the particular injury suffered, rather than for the offense against the public (e) an accusation of a felon at common law by one of his accomplices, which accomplice was then called an approver.

Match vs Refer - What's the difference?

match | refer |


As a noun match

is match.

As a verb refer is

to direct the attention of.

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