"Refer to as" is a common phrase in English that means to call something by a particular name or to designate something as having a particular identity or meaning. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:
The defendant referred to the victim as 'the girl.'
The company refers to its customers as 'partners.'
She prefers to be referred to as 'Doctor Smith.'
In this context, the term 'success' refers to achieving one's goals.
We refer to our team members as 'colleagues.'
In this story, the character's name is referred to as 'the hero.'
In each case, "refer to as" indicates that a particular name or label is being applied to someone or something, often to distinguish it from others or to emphasize its significance or identity. This phrase can be used in both formal and informal contexts and is a useful way to clarify or specify the meaning or identity of something.
