Synonyms for

Forged

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

Definition

Forged means to make or produce something, especially with great effort or skill.

Synonyms & similar words

spurt formulate counterfeit work mold forge excogitate shape contrive devise invent form fashion spirt bad mould hammer fake crafted manufactured created built constructed fashioned shaped formed fabricated developed produced made worked hammered smelted molded cast wrought hewn carved

Synonyms by register

Formal

fabricated counterfeit manufactured simulated

Informal

faked cooked up made up bogus

Literary

wrought fashioned concocted

Antonyms

genuine real authentic original legitimate true unfeigned

Common collocations

  • forged documents
  • forged signature
  • forged identity
  • forged letter
  • forged metal
  • forged ahead
  • forged in the fires

Word family

noun forgery
verb forge
adjective forged

Usage note

The word 'forged' can refer to both the act of creating a fake item (like a document or signature) and the act of shaping metal with heat and hammering. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The blacksmith forged a horseshoe for the horse.
  2. She forged her father's signature on the permission slip.
  3. He forged a sword with his bare hands.
  4. The artist forged a beautiful sculpture out of metal.
  5. The chef forged a new recipe for the restaurant.

Quotes

  • We are not the makers of history. We are made by history. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” - Helen Keller
  • “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” - Nelson Mandela

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