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reference

Divide reference into syllables:

ref · er · ence

How to pronounce reference:

Synonyms for reference:

characterquotationcreditnotesourceallusionaddressmentionauthorityacknowledgment
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Antonyms for reference:

ignoringignorancedisregard

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