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forge¹ Definition

forge (fôrj)

noun

  1. a furnace for heating metal to be wrought
  2. a place where metal is heated and hammered or wrought into shape; smithy
  3. a place where wrought iron is made from pig iron or iron ore

Etymology: ME < OFr < L fabrica, workshop, fabric < faber, workman < IE base *dhabh-, to join, fit > daft

transitive verb forged, forg·ing

  1. to form or shape (metal) with blows or pressure from a hammer, press, or other machine, usually after heating
  2. to make (something) by or as by this method; form; shape; produce
  3. to make (something false) or imitate (something genuine) for purposes of deception or fraud; esp., to counterfeit (a check, signature, etc.)

Etymology: ME forgen < OFr forgier < L fabricare, to make < fabrica

intransitive verb

  1. to work at a forge
  2. to commit forgery

forge² Definition

forge (fôrj)

intransitive verb forged, forg·ing

  1. to move forward steadily, as if against difficulties
  2. to move in a sudden spurt of speed and energy

Etymology: prob. altered < force

forge Synonyms

forge

v.

  1. To imitate fraudulently

    falsify, counterfeit, fake, trump up, coin, invent, frame, fabricate, feign, imitate, copy, transcribe, duplicate, reproduce, simulate, trace.

  2. To form

    shape, produce, fashion, hammer out; see form 1, manufacture 1.

  3. To move ahead; often used with ""ahead''

    progress, press onward, make strides; see advance 1.

forge Usage Examples

Object

  • alliance: In Glencoe, Clan Henderson forged a close alliance with the powerful Clan Donald.
  • friendship: Through the group's active social scene, you'd forge strong friendships which could last a lifetime.
  • piston: Running in the low-friction plated cylinder is a lightweight forged piston whose low reciprocating weight makes for responsive pick up at all speeds.
  • partnership: By forging key partnerships with leading players in its chosen markets, IMP gains valuable insight into each market sector.
  • ty: In order to increase volume, whilst maintaining quality, we began forging close ties with other organic farms in the area.
  • link: The Center has forged links with the Brewery Arts Center where students perform on a regular basis.

Preposition: as

  • result: This double bill presents two of the groups whose work best exemplifies the exciting, creative force that has been forged as a result.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

  • such: This usually involves the use of stolen or forged identity documents such as a passport or driving license.

Adjective modifier

  • old: Go past the reconstructed old forge, and upstairs to a large room.

Adjective complement

  • strong: Their perceived local identity provides the opportunity to " break " down local barriers and forge strong working relationships in that local market place.
  • close: Our Style We believe in forging close working relationships with our clients.

Modifying Another Word

  • ahead: With the US forging ahead Ireland should return to stronger growth in 2004.
  • easily: Anything you receive may not have originated from where it says it does, as mail headers are easily forged.
  • quickly: Independent since 1991, Croatia has quickly forged its own unique identity, whilst retaining and preserving a rich cultural heritage.
  • together: No compromise has been made in its constuction, industrial strength, forged together with italian style.
  • already: This course has been selected on the basis of the links already forged between the UKDA and HE.
  • soon: A 7 man break formed on the second lap and soon forged a 45 sec gap.

Preposition: in

  • fire: Lots of rules were being broken; lots of new styles were being forged in the fires of the post-punk explosion.

Preposition: of

  • relationship: Its practice is the forging of sacred relationships within humanity and the environment.

Preposition: with

  • plan: We are eager to put this behind us and forge ahead with the plans that we have outlined for Telekom Malaysia's future, he added.

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