Synonyms for reference
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Mention
mention, citation, allusion, cite, regard, quotation, acknowledgement UK, acknowledgment US, hint, credit, innuendo, intimation
2. Character
character reference, character dated
3. Denotation
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
A measurement one can compare (some other measurement) to.
- n. 2
Information about a person, provided by someone (a referee) with whom they are well acquainted.
- n. 3
A person who provides this information; a referee.
- n. 4
A reference work.
Reference Dictionary of Linguistics
Forms
- Plural
- references → mentions, citations, allusions, cites…
Example sentences
- mention We admired his wisdom, not to mention his courage.
- citation Academic writing should contain citation.
- cite The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.
- allusion She makes no allusion in the book to her profession.
- source I have to recognize the source of your quotations.
- address Please fill in your name and address on this form.
By length
- 4 letters
- hint1, cite1
- 6 letters
- source1, credit2, regard2
- 7 letters
- respect2, address2, mention2, pointer2
- 8 letters
- relation3, citation3, allusion3, innuendo4
- 9 letters
- character3, extension3, relevance3, quotation3
- 10 letters
- intimation4, denotation
- 12 letters
- consultation4
- 14 letters
- acknowledgment4
- 15 letters
- acknowledgement4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (credit2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- référence
- Italiano
- riferimento
- Español
- referencia