Synonyms for

Forge

Verb / fɔ:rdʒ / Another word for forge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

spurt work excogitate mold fake hammer contrive devise formulate shape counterfeit mould fashion spirt invent form smithy Create build fabricate shape construct manufacture form mold produce fashion craft design engineer invent make originate contrive frame develop.

Synonyms by register

Formal

fabricate manufacture construct create

Informal

make up cook up invent fake

Literary

fashion shape mold

Antonyms

destroy demolish undo ruin break cease halt

Common collocations

  • forge ahead
  • forge a path
  • forge a link
  • forge a signature
  • forge a document
  • forge a treaty
  • forge a relationship

Word family

noun forger
verb forge

Usage note

The verb 'forge' can mean to create something, often with effort or skill, or to counterfeit something. Be mindful of context to distinguish between these meanings.

Example sentences

  1. 1. She was able to create a beautiful painting with just a few strokes.
  2. 2. The team of engineers built a bridge to connect the two cities.
  3. 3. The baker was able to fabricate a cake that looked like a castle.
  4. 4. The sculptor shaped the clay into a realistic statue of a person.
  5. 5. The carpenter constructed a sturdy bookshelf that can hold many books.

Quotes

  • 1. "Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance." - Samuel Johnson
  • 2. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Steve Jobs
  • 3. "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt

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