When to double the letter r after the ending fer .
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preferred |
She preferred cake to pudding.
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preferring |
He stayed at home, preferring to read rather than cycle.
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preference |
He has a preference for classical music.
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referral |
He needed a referral for his new job.
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referred |
Between the two World Wars the Rhineland referred to the whole occupied and demilitarised zone West of the Rhine river.
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reference |
If you are stuck, use the instruction book for reference.
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inferred |
The reason why she was cross, was inferred by the words she spoke.
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inference |
An inference is a logical deduction.
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inferring |
As you are inferring from my accent I came from Australia.
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preferable |
In my view, sunshine is preferable to rain.
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