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Forge: meaning, definitions and examples

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forge

 

[ fษ”หrdส’ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

metalworking

To shape (metal) by heating and hammering; to create or form (something) by a process involving intense heat.

Synonyms

craft, mold, shape

Examples of usage

  • The blacksmith forged a beautiful sword.
  • The artist forged a sculpture out of iron.
Context #2 | Verb

create

To create or develop something, especially with great effort or skill; to make or produce something, typically with a strong emphasis on originality or creativity.

Synonyms

create, develop, produce

Examples of usage

  • The team forged a new partnership with the company.
  • The author forged a unique writing style.
Context #3 | Noun

illegal activity

A fraudulent imitation of something valuable or important; a copy or imitation, typically made with the intent to deceive or defraud.

Synonyms

counterfeit, fake, imitation

Examples of usage

  • The painting was discovered to be a forgery.
  • He was arrested for selling forged documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "forge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น forjar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmieden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tempa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kuฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›้€ ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ forjar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demir dรถvmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์กฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูุดูƒู‘ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้”ป้€ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hamra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™mir mษ™mulatฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ forjar

Etymology

The word 'forge' originated from the Latin word 'fabricare', meaning 'to make' or 'to construct'. It has been used for centuries to describe the act of shaping metal by heating and hammering. Over time, the meaning of 'forge' has expanded to include the creation or development of various things, not just limited to metalworking. The concept of forging has also been associated with illegal activities, such as the creation of fraudulent imitations. Despite its diverse usage, 'forge' continues to be a powerful word that conveys the idea of shaping, creating, and sometimes deceiving.

See also: forged, forgery.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,527, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.