forge

verb
UK: /fɔːdʒ/
US: /fɔːrdʒ/

  1. To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty.

    1. They will forge a new alliance soon to fight back enemy forces.
    2. The company had to forge a new path after the economic downturn impacted sales.

  2. To create a fake copy of something in order to deceive someone.

    1. He tried to forge his mom's signature on the note to school.
    2. The suspect was arrested for attempting to forge valuable historical documents.

  3. To move forward slowly and steadily, often against resistance.

    1. The hikers continued to forge ahead despite the heavy snowfall warning.
    2. The team had to forge through many obstacles before they achieved their final goal.

Synonyms

create fabricate fake copy imitate counterfeit workshop smithy
forge noun

  1. A workshop where metal is heated and shaped.

    1. The blacksmith works in the forge all day making different items.
    2. The sound of hammering metal could be heard coming from the old forge.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "forge" in English means: To make or produce something, especially with some difficulty., To create a fake copy of something in order to deceive someone., To move forward slowly and steadily, often against resistance..

The phonetic transcription of "forge" is /fɔːdʒ/ in British English and /fɔːrdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "forge": create, fabricate, fake, copy, imitate, counterfeit, workshop, smithy.

Example usage of "forge": "They will forge a new alliance soon to fight back enemy forces.". More examples on the page.