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forgeto make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire and hammering it

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire and hammering it

Pronunciation (IPA): /fɔːrdʒ/

Korean meaning: 금속을 불에 달구어 망치로 두드려 만들다, 단조하다

Korean pronunciation: **포**지

Example Sentences

  • The CEO decided to forge ahead with the merger despite opposition from shareholders.
  • My grandmother tried to forge my dad's signature on my report card, but the teacher recognized her handwriting.
  • The two countries forged a historic peace agreement after decades of conflict.

forge

VERB

//fɔːrdʒ//

to make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire and hammering it

forge concept
💡 Concept

The blacksmith forges a glowing sword in his roaring workshop.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fɔːrdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/fɔːdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootforge

Origin

From Old French 'forge' meaning a smithy or workshop, derived from Latin 'fabrica' meaning workshop or factory. The word ultimately traces to Latin 'faber' meaning craftsman or smith.

🎵Rhyme

gorgeGeorge
gorge
George

🔗Collocations

forge ahead
forge a relationship
forge documents
forge an alliance
forge steel
forge links

📝Examples

The CEO decided to forge ahead with the merger despite opposition from shareholders.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother tried to forge my dad's signature on my report card, but the teacher recognized her handwriting.

The two countries forged a historic peace agreement after decades of conflict.

😄 Fun example

He claims he can forge a friendship with anyone, even his worst enemy, if there's free pizza involved.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

createformbuildfabricateconstruct

Antonyms

destroydemolishbreak

Related

blacksmithanvilhammercounterfeitgenuine

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