Basic forms:
* fer (often seen in prefixes)
* ferre (the infinitive form)
Nouns:
* offer (to present something)
* confer (to give or bestow)
* differ (to be unlike)
* infer (to conclude from evidence)
* refer (to direct attention to)
* transfer (to move from one place to another)
* defer (to postpone)
* conference (a meeting for discussion)
* inference (a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence)
* reference (a mention or citation)
Verbs:
* offer (to present something)
* confer (to give or bestow)
* differ (to be unlike)
* infer (to conclude from evidence)
* refer (to direct attention to)
* transfer (to move from one place to another)
* defer (to postpone)
* reffer (to bring back, bring back to life, restore)
* affair (a matter or situation)
* afflict (to cause pain or suffering)
* circumference (the distance around a circle)
* coniferous (bearing cones)
* deference (respectful submission)
* fertile (producing abundantly)
* ferocious (wildly fierce or savage)
* ferrous (containing iron)
* infernal (relating to hell)
* proffer (to offer something)
* referendum (a general vote by the electorate)
Adjectives:
* fertile (producing abundantly)
* ferocious (wildly fierce or savage)
* ferrous (containing iron)
* infernal (relating to hell)
Prefixes:
* fer - often used in prefixes such as defer, transfer, and refer
This is just a small selection of words derived from ferre. There are many more words that use this root, and it is often combined with other prefixes and suffixes to create new meanings.