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forge
/fɔːd͡ʒ/
When used as a verb, "forge" can have very different meanings depending on the context. It can be positive (creating a strong relationship) or negative (committing a crime by faking a document). The phrase "forge ahead" is a common way to describe making progress, especially when it is difficult to do so. As a noun, "forge" refers specifically to the place where metalwork happens, not the process of heating the metal itself.
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Meanings
To shape metal by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it.
"The blacksmith worked to forge the glowing iron into a sword."
To create a fraudulent copy of a document, signature, or work of art.
"He attempted to forge his father's signature on the check."
To establish a relationship or agreement through concentrated effort.
"The two nations sought to forge a lasting peace treaty."
To move forward slowly but steadily.
"The hikers continued to forge ahead despite the heavy snow."
A smithy; a furnace or workshop where metal is heated and hammered.
"The heat inside the forge was almost unbearable during the summer."