forge
noun
1. furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
Definition categories: man–made, furnace
2. a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
Similar word(s): smithy
verb
1. create by hammering
- forge a pair of tongues
Similar word(s): hammer
Definition categories: creation, beat
2. make a copy of with the intent to deceive
- She forged a Green Card
Similar word(s): counterfeit, fake
Definition categories: creation
3. come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Similar word(s): contrive, devise, excogitate, formulate, invent
Definition categories: creation
4. move ahead steadily
- He forged ahead
Definition categories: motion, advance, progress
5. move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
Definition categories: motion, go, locomote, move, travel
6. make something, usually for a specific function
Similar word(s): form, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition categories: creation
7. make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
Similar word(s): fashion
Definition categories: creation, make
Sentences with forge as a verb:
- The politician's recent actions are an effort to forge a relationship with undecided voters.
- He had to forge his ex-wife's signature. The jury learned the documents had been forged.
- The party of explorers forged through the thick underbrush.
- We decided to forge ahead with our plans even though our biggest underwriter backed out.
- With seconds left in the race, the runner forged into first place.