reference / refer

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Is it common to use “reference” as a verb?
I have been confused with “reference” and “refer” for a long time.

For example, I got a document that might be helpful for my coworkers. I want to share the document with my coworkers so they can try to find something helpful from it. Can I say something like this?
“Please reference to the attached document.”
“Please make a reference to the attached document.”
“Please refer to the attached document.”

Or is there any other way to say it with “reference” or “refer” included?

Thank you.

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Your example requires the sentence which uses ‘refer’.

‘Referenced’ as a verb has a specialist use, it refers to the action of referencing something.

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Thank you, Beeesneees. But I am still confused.
You’re using ‘reference’ in V-ing form to explain ‘reference’ itself.

Can I regard ‘reference’ as ‘consult’? ==>

‘Referenced’ as a verb has a specialist use, it refers to the action of consulting something.

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‘The act of referencing something’ is the only option there. ‘Consulting’ changes the meaning.

  • ‘referencing’, like ‘referenced’ has a special meaning.
    Referencing: Providing (a book or article) with citations of authorities (references).

Example:
each chapter is referenced, citing literature up to 1990