Reference synonyms

Good word, allusion to, authority, backing, and character reference are all synonyms for reference. Disregard and silence are antonyms of reference. And here are 22 another word for reference.

Another word for reference

1. mention of

  • Allusion to
  • Citation of
  • Comment on
  • Mention of
  • Remark about
  • Instance of

2. source

  • Authority
  • Bibliographical data
  • Citation
  • Credit
  • Footnote
  • Information source
  • Note
  • Source
  • Bibliography

3. testimonial

  • Backing
  • Character reference
  • Good word
  • Recommendation
  • Testimonial
  • Credentials

Reference synonyms statistics

The noun "reference" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 4 letters, 2 synonyms with 6 letters, 1 synonym with 7 letters, 3 synonyms with 8 letters, 3 synonyms with 9 letters, 2 synonyms with 10 letters, 2 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 14 letters, 1 synonym with 17 letters, 1 synonym with 18 letters, and 1 synonym with 19 letters, for a total of 18 synonyms for reference.

Reference sentences

Please include a reference for clarification.

The book has multiple reference sections.

He made a reference to history.

Can you provide a reference link?


Similar to reference

Word Opposites Synonyms
Frequency Rarity, infrequency Regularity, rate
Refresh Stale, draining Reinvigorate, revitalize
Refreshing Stale, draining Invigorating, revitalizing
Preferred Undesired, rejected Favored, chosen
Prefer Dislike, reject Like better, would rather (have)
Hindrance Help, advantage Impediment, obstacle
Sequence Disorder, randomness Succession, order
Stance Indifference, neutrality Posture, body position
Dance Still, freeze Trip, sway
Reform Preserve, maintain Improve, make better
Nuance Bluntness, simplicity Fine distinction, subtle distinction/difference
Distance Draw closer, friendliness Interval, space
Occurrence Rarity, anomaly Event, incident
Encompasses Excludes, omits Surround, enclose
Transparent Obscure, ambiguous See-through, clear
Coherent Incoherent, muddled Logical, reasoned
Ethereal Tangible, substantial Delicate, exquisite
Inferior Superior, senior Lower in status, lesser
Inconvenience Help, convenience Trouble, bother
Indifferent Heedful, caring Unconcerned about, apathetic about/towards
Incentive Deterrent, disincentive Inducement, motivation
Preference Disfavor, aversion Liking, partiality
Absence Presence, availability Non-attendance, non-appearance
Enhance Diminish, mar Increase, add to
Sincerely Insincerely, deceitfully Genuinely, honestly
Resistance Acceptance, receptivity Opposition to, hostility to
Of the essence Inessential, unimportant, non-essential Vital, essential
Essence Superficiality, insignificance Quintessence, soul
Audience Performers, speakers Spectators, listeners
Once Twice, many times One time, at one time
Compliance Disobedience, defiance Adherence, obedience
For instance In general, for no reason For example, such as
Instance Absence, nonoccurrence Example, occasion
Concerning Unrelated, irrelevant About, regarding
Stereotype Unconventional, original, fresh Standard/conventional image, received idea
Discovered Concealed, hidden Found, unearthed
Tendency Aversion, disinclination Propensity, proclivity
Inherent Acquired, alien Intrinsic, innate
Encourage Discourage, discouraging, unsupportive Hearten, cheer
Offer Withdraw, refuse, withhold Provide, put forward
Therefore Nevertheless, despite that Accordingly, and so
Apparent Unclear, obscure Evident, plain
Refer Ignore, conceal Mention, make mention of
Patience Impatience, urgency Forbearance, tolerance
Reflection Ignorance, action Sending back, throwing back
Existence Non-existence, extinct Alive, existing
Atmosphere Void, emptiness Air, aerosphere
Perseverance Laziness, apathy Persistence, tenacity
Advanced Primitive, backward State-of-the-art, new
Uncertainty Certainty, predictability, confidence Unpredictability, unreliability
Trend Reversal, stagnation Tendency, movement
Appearance Disappearance, departure Look(s), air
Circumstance Intention, control Situation, conditions
Resilience Rigidity, fragility, vulnerability, weakness Flexibility, pliability
Chance Certainty, surety Possibility, prospect