26984 words

forge

12 definitions • 18 examples
1
to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:

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2
to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty:

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forge a bond The accident forged a close bond between the two families.
She forged a new career for herself as a singer.
3
to suddenly and quickly move forward:

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forge ahead Just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead.
She forged through the snow.
4
to make things out of metal by heating it until it is soft and then bending and hitting it with a hammer to create the right shape:

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He taught them to forge iron swords and spears.
A spade with a forged blade is best.
5
a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:

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a blacksmith's forge
6
to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:

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He was accused of forging his father’s signature on the check.
7
to make or produce, esp. with difficulty:

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Baker had worked for months to forge a peace plan that both sides could accept.
8
to move forward in a determined way although progress is difficult:

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She forged ahead with her plans to stage a protest in Washington.
9
a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes:

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a blacksmith’s forge
10
to illegally copy something in order to deceive someone:

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11
to make an effort to develop a successful relationship with a person, organization, or country:

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12
to make an agreement with a person, organization, or country:

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