forge

1 of 3

noun

ˈfȯrj

: a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy

: a workshop where wrought iron is produced or where iron is made malleable

forge

2 of 3

verb (1)

forged; forging

transitive verb

: to form (something, such as metal) by heating and hammering

forged pieces of iron into hooks

: to form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press with or without heat

: to make or imitate falsely especially with intent to defraud : counterfeit

forge a document

forge a signature

: to form or bring into being especially by an expenditure of effort

working to forge party unity

The two countries forged a strong alliance.

intransitive verb

: to work at a forge

: to commit forgery (see forgery sense 3)

forgeability

ˌfȯr-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce forge (audio)

noun

forgeable

ˈfȯr-jə-bəl How to pronounce forge (audio)

adjective

forge

3 of 3

verb (2)

forged; forging

intransitive verb

: to move forward slowly and steadily

the ship forged ahead through heavy seas

: to move with a sudden increase of speed and power

forged into the lead

forged ahead in marketing the product

Did you know?

Are "forging ahead" and "forging a check" from the same forge?

There are many things you can do with the word forge in English. You can forge ahead (which, confusingly enough, can mean either "move slowly and steadily" or "move with a sudden increase of speed"), you can forge a check or a painting (make something fake), or you can forge a sword (make something real). The senses that relate to creating something (either real or fake) come from the same Latin word that gives us fabric, which is fabricare ("to fashion, construct"). We are not certain where the “movement” senses of forge come from, except insofar as we know that they are from a different origin than the “creation” senses of the word.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To honor Birmingham’s rise, civic boosters paid the Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company to supply iron for a 56-foot-tall statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, that would stand atop nearby Red Mountain.

Shane Loeffler, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2022 Some Russians, such as Soviet-era basketball legend Stanislav Yeremin, argue that the crisis should be treated as an opportunity to develop Russian sports and forge new links with countries that will still compete with Russians.

Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Aug. 2022 That is what fires the spectacle, what has turned these springtime school nights into compulsive viewing, what has made the knockout rounds of the Champions League soccer’s most reliable forge of wonder.

New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Good-faith criticism is the forge of success, and even bad-faith criticism can thicken your skin.

Michael Mcmullen, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 This elf is brilliant with a hammer and forge, and his reputation stretches beyond the elven realm of Eregion and throughout Middle-earth.

Devan Coggan, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 More veteran participants, like Sujan, compete to forge friendships.

Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 Ironworkers at a nearby forge are working overtime to produce wood-burning stoves to be stored in strategic locations.

New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 The forge hat hits that niche perfectly, with a solid brim and easy adjustability.

Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022

Verb

Secretly, Connie and Mellors, each still married to someone else, forge a partnership of equals — beyond their class distinctions, beyond their roles as man and woman.

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 Killick revealed Bashir had asked him to forge bank statements that suggested those closest to Diana, including her advisors, were being paid by the press to reveal her secrets.

K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 These stories forge bonds between family members, giving grandchildren a unique view of their grandparents’ lives.

Kyle Rand, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 At a time when most Britons were struggling to find cooking utensils, Tintagel’s inhabitants were using crucibles to forge metal, inscribing slabs with Celtic writing, and controlling agricultural production across substantial territory.

Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 Influencers can forge careers on social media, often netting solid incomes from sponsorships with companies in return for promotional posts.

Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Though the White House is foolishly trying to block the trip, Pelosi must forge ahead.

The Editors, National Review, 27 July 2022 Instead, female bonobos forge a formidable sisterhood -- all with the use of grooming and mutual masturbation to regulate tension and promote cooperation.

Katie Hunt, CNN, 12 June 2022 Four women from different backgrounds forge an unbreakable sisterhood while trapped and in hiding during the genocide in Rwanda.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 5 June 2022

Verb

Another aspect is that much of the world has now reopened and isn’t looking online to forge social connections.

Shannon Liao, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Ruebensaal, adds the event offers a fantastic opportunity to forge long-lasting connections, learn new skills, and build a reliable network that can be used long after the event.

Corein Carter, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Chapel Hart then opened up about their struggles to forge a place for themselves in country music.

Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 According to The New York Times, Russia and Iran hope to forge closer economic ties in order to mitigate the damage caused by the economic sanctions the United States has imposed on both countries.

Grayson Quay, The Week, 19 July 2022 The program at Norfolk State, however, enjoys firm support from the administration and resolute leadership from Isekeije, who has made efforts to forge surprising connections, both on and off campus.

New York Times, 8 July 2022 Coach Andy Johnson isn't ignoring the past to forge Mesa Mountain View's future ahead in boys basketball.

Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2022 But the deeper, more existential question isn’t where to find potential friends, but what to do in order to forge connections.

Sarah Todd, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2022 Community hubs are places where people come together and forge social connections.

Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, "smith's workshop," borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Gallo-Romance *faurga, going back to Latin fabrica "process of making something, craft, workshop" — more at fabric

Verb (1)

Middle English forgen "to form, shape (metal by heat), invent, contrive, counterfeit," borrowed from Anglo-French forger, forgier, going back to Latin fabricāre, fabricārī "to fashion, shape, construct" — more at fabricate

Verb (2)

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Verb (2)

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

forge 1 of 3

verb

ˈfȯrj

forged; forging

: to shape and work metal by heating and hammering

: to bring into existence

forging friendships

: to produce something that is not genuine : counterfeit

The check was forged.

forge

2 of 3

noun

: a place where objects are made by heating and shaping metal

forge

3 of 3

verb

forged; forging

: to move forward slowly but steadily

We forged through the storm.

单词	forge
释义	forge 1 of 3 noun ˈfȯrj 1 : a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy 2 : a workshop where wrought iron is produced or where iron is made malleable forge 2 of 3 verb (1) forged; forging transitive verb 1 a : to form (something, such as metal) by heating and hammering forged pieces of iron into hooks b : to form (metal) by a mechanical or hydraulic press with or without heat 2 : to make or imitate falsely especially with intent to defraud : counterfeit forge a document forge a signature 3 : to form or bring into being especially by an expenditure of effort working to forge party unity The two countries forged a strong alliance. intransitive verb 1 : to work at a forge 2 : to commit forgery (see forgery sense 3) forgeability ˌfȯr-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun forgeable ˈfȯr-jə-bəl adjective forge 3 of 3 verb (2) forged; forging intransitive verb 1 : to move forward slowly and steadily the ship forged ahead through heavy seas 2 : to move with a sudden increase of speed and power forged into the lead forged ahead in marketing the product Did you know? Are "forging ahead" and "forging a check" from the same forge? There are many things you can do with the word forge in English. You can forge ahead (which, confusingly enough, can mean either "move slowly and steadily" or "move with a sudden increase of speed"), you can forge a check or a painting (make something fake), or you can forge a sword (make something real). The senses that relate to creating something (either real or fake) come from the same Latin word that gives us fabric, which is fabricare ("to fashion, construct"). We are not certain where the “movement” senses of forge come from, except insofar as we know that they are from a different origin than the “creation” senses of the word. Synonyms Verb (1) counterfeit fake phony Verb (2) advance come come along do fare get along get on go go along go off march pace proceed progress See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Noun To honor Birmingham’s rise, civic boosters paid the Sloss-Sheffield Steel & Iron Company to supply iron for a 56-foot-tall statue of Vulcan, the Roman god of fire and forge, that would stand atop nearby Red Mountain. Shane Loeffler, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2022 Some Russians, such as Soviet-era basketball legend Stanislav Yeremin, argue that the crisis should be treated as an opportunity to develop Russian sports and forge new links with countries that will still compete with Russians. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 Aug. 2022 That is what fires the spectacle, what has turned these springtime school nights into compulsive viewing, what has made the knockout rounds of the Champions League soccer’s most reliable forge of wonder. New York Times, 29 Apr. 2022 Good-faith criticism is the forge of success, and even bad-faith criticism can thicken your skin. Michael Mcmullen, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 This elf is brilliant with a hammer and forge, and his reputation stretches beyond the elven realm of Eregion and throughout Middle-earth. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022 More veteran participants, like Sujan, compete to forge friendships. Ngan Ho, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2022 Ironworkers at a nearby forge are working overtime to produce wood-burning stoves to be stored in strategic locations. New York Times, 2 Aug. 2022 The forge hat hits that niche perfectly, with a solid brim and easy adjustability. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022 Verb Secretly, Connie and Mellors, each still married to someone else, forge a partnership of equals — beyond their class distinctions, beyond their roles as man and woman. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Sep. 2022 Killick revealed Bashir had asked him to forge bank statements that suggested those closest to Diana, including her advisors, were being paid by the press to reveal her secrets. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2022 These stories forge bonds between family members, giving grandchildren a unique view of their grandparents’ lives. Kyle Rand, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 At a time when most Britons were struggling to find cooking utensils, Tintagel’s inhabitants were using crucibles to forge metal, inscribing slabs with Celtic writing, and controlling agricultural production across substantial territory. Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2022 Influencers can forge careers on social media, often netting solid incomes from sponsorships with companies in return for promotional posts. Alyssa Lukpat, WSJ, 31 July 2022 Though the White House is foolishly trying to block the trip, Pelosi must forge ahead. The Editors, National Review, 27 July 2022 Instead, female bonobos forge a formidable sisterhood -- all with the use of grooming and mutual masturbation to regulate tension and promote cooperation. Katie Hunt, CNN, 12 June 2022 Four women from different backgrounds forge an unbreakable sisterhood while trapped and in hiding during the genocide in Rwanda. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 5 June 2022 Verb Another aspect is that much of the world has now reopened and isn’t looking online to forge social connections. Shannon Liao, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 Ruebensaal, adds the event offers a fantastic opportunity to forge long-lasting connections, learn new skills, and build a reliable network that can be used long after the event. Corein Carter, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Chapel Hart then opened up about their struggles to forge a place for themselves in country music. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 20 July 2022 According to The New York Times, Russia and Iran hope to forge closer economic ties in order to mitigate the damage caused by the economic sanctions the United States has imposed on both countries. Grayson Quay, The Week, 19 July 2022 The program at Norfolk State, however, enjoys firm support from the administration and resolute leadership from Isekeije, who has made efforts to forge surprising connections, both on and off campus. New York Times, 8 July 2022 Coach Andy Johnson isn't ignoring the past to forge Mesa Mountain View's future ahead in boys basketball. Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2022 But the deeper, more existential question isn’t where to find potential friends, but what to do in order to forge connections. Sarah Todd, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2022 Community hubs are places where people come together and forge social connections. Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, "smith's workshop," borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Gallo-Romance faurga, going back to Latin fabrica* "process of making something, craft, workshop" — more at fabric Verb (1) Middle English forgen "to form, shape (metal by heat), invent, contrive, counterfeit," borrowed from Anglo-French forger, forgier, going back to Latin fabricāre, fabricārī "to fashion, shape, construct" — more at fabricate Verb (2) origin unknown First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (1) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Verb (2) 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing forge drop-forge drop-forge Kids Definition forge 1 of 3 verb ˈfȯrj forged; forging 1 : to shape and work metal by heating and hammering 2 : to bring into existence forging friendships 3 : to produce something that is not genuine : counterfeit The check was forged. forge 2 of 3 noun : a place where objects are made by heating and shaping metal forge 3 of 3 verb forged; forging : to move forward slowly but steadily We forged through the storm. Medical Definition forge intransitive verb ˈfō(ə)rj, ˈfȯ(ə)rj forged; forging of a horse : to make a clicking noise by overreaching so that a hind shoe hits a fore shoe Legal Definition forge verb forged; forging transitive verb : to make, alter, or imitate (as a writing) falsely with intent to defraud : counterfeit intransitive verb : to commit forgery forge 1 of 2 verb (1) as in to progress to move forward along a course the rescue team forged ahead despite the bad weather Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance progress do proceed come go march advance get along get on pace come along gain ground go along go off push accelerate fare speed propel approach near drive journey repair travel wend pass impel run actuate take out fast-forward Antonyms & Near Antonyms remain stand stay check hinder stop impede halt block obstruct stem suppress hold back repress detain retard arrest interrupt slow (down or up) inhibit delay stall cease wait hamper nip balk pause stunt cramp regress let up See More forge 2 of 2 verb (2) 1 as in to counterfeit to imitate or copy especially in order to deceive arrested for forging the doctor's signature on the prescription Synonyms & Similar Words counterfeit fake invent simulate phony manipulate replicate concoct juggle fabricate duplicate plagiarize reproduce adulterate crib reduplicate fudge doctor tamper (with) cook (up) 2 as in to develop to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty Synonyms & Similar Words develop create craft construct devise generate achieve hammer out work up bring forth compose invent engineer grind (out) carve (out) form work out manufacture thrash (out) concoct accomplish tailor shape model crank out originate conceive churn out effect contrive fabricate carry out throw up fashion hatch mint turn out cobble (together or up) bring off frame cook (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms destroy dismantle demolish tear down raze ruin undo unmake wreck See More 3 as in to draw to shape with a hammer loved the artisan look of that hand-forged copper pot Synonyms & Similar Words draw carve hammer fashion pound work form mold stamp beat cut model hew chase sculpt planish pat chisel sculpture coin boast knead grave mint abate knap
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