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to forge
01
to make something from a piece of metal object by heating it until it becomes soft and then beating it with a hammer
Transitive: to forge a metal object | to forge a piece of metal into an object
Examples
Ancient warriors relied on skilled artisans to forge their weapons.
Examples
He tried to forge the artist's signature on the painting to sell it at a higher price.
03
to fabricate a false story, report, etc. and present it as genuine
Transitive: to forge false information or documents
Examples
The journalist was fired after it was discovered that he had forged quotes in the article.
04
to advance gradually but persistently
Intransitive: to forge somewhere
Examples
Despite the heavy traffic, the delivery truck forged through the city streets to make its scheduled deliveries.
05
to try hard to make something successful, strong, or lasting
Transitive: to forge sth
Examples
The team of scientists forged a partnership with industry leaders to accelerate research efforts in renewable energy.
Forge
01
a workshop where metal is heated, hammered, and shaped
Examples
The blacksmith 's forge was filled with sparks and the sound of hammering.
02
a furnace or hearth used to heat metal before shaping
Examples
The iron was placed in the forge until it glowed red.
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