Word
forge
Meanings
to shape metal by heating it and hammering or pressing it
to create or develop something with effort, often a relationship, plan, or career
to make a fake document, signature, or object in order to deceive
Definition
To forge is to shape metal by heating and hammering it.
To forge means to make or shape something, especially metal, by heating it and working it with tools. It can also mean to create something strong and lasting through effort and experience. In another common meaning, it means to produce a fake document or signature to deceive others.
Examples
- I watched the artisan forge a steel blade, and the rhythm of the hammering was almost hypnotic.
- You can’t forge trust overnight; it grows through consistent actions and honest communication.
- He was arrested after investigators proved he tried to forge the manager’s signature on the form.
- She managed to forge a clear strategy from a pile of conflicting feedback and tight deadlines.
- They learned to forge iron in a weekend course, starting with simple hooks and small tools.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse forge with forget because the spellings look similar, but their meanings are completely different.
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