Talk:transfer

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Why is "transfered" incorrect?[edit]

why is "transfered" incorrect? — This comment was unsigned.

Because it looks like a w:silent e; and would thus be pronounced wrongly. The extra 'r' removes the possible confusion. Conrad.Irwin 01:12, 9 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]
That doesn't explain the likes of traveled... Equinox 21:08, 3 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
@Equinox transfered a misspelling even for the pronunciation with main stress on the first syllable? If so, why is it an exception? --Backinstadiums (talk) 11:05, 5 July 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Bequal's thoughts[edit]

I concur. --Bequal 15:18, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

transitive and intransitive: change vehicles 2. start working elsewhere[edit]

transitive and intransitive  
to change from one vehicle or method of transportation to another, or cause somebody to do this
2. to employ somebody at a different job or in a different place while working for the same company, or begin employment in such circumstances

--Backinstadiums (talk) 16:47, 30 September 2020 (UTC)[reply]