pher- root words — words with the pher- root

The root pher- comes from Greek pherein, meaning carry, bear. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including peripheries, periphery. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the pher- root

Explore words with pher- — words containing the pher- root and sharing its sense of "carry, bear". Examples include peripheries, periphery. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does pher- mean?

The pher- root means carry, bear, from Greek pherein. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.