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refere
"Refere" is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb "referir," meaning "to refer" or "to mention."
In a sentence
O artigo refere-se aos novos avanços tecnológicos.
The article refers to the new technological advancements.
Here, 'refere-se' (refers to) is used to indicate that the article is mentioning or relating to a particular topic.
Ele sempre refere os melhores estudos para basear suas pesquisas.
He always cites the best studies to base his research on.
In this sentence, 'refere' (refers) is used to indicate the act of giving reference or citing specific material.
A declaração refere que a empresa atingiu suas metas.
The statement states that the company has achieved its goals.
Within this context, 'refere' (states) is used to mean that something is explicitly mentioned or stated.
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