Forge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Forge ( verb )

1. To shape (metal, for example) by heating it until it is malleable and then hammering it into the desired shape.
2. To create or make (something) by shaping metal or other materials.
3. To create a false document or signature, typically with the intention to deceive or defraud.
4. To make or fabricate (a story or story details) in order to deceive.

Origin:

From middle english forgen, from old english forġian, from proto-germanic *furgijaną (compare west frisian fierje, dutch forgen, german gefärben), from proto-indo-european *bʰerǵ- (compare latin frangere, old irish brech, russian бросить (brositʹ) to throw).

Examples:

1. He forged a sword from a piece of steel.
2. The blacksmith forged a horseshoe.
3. He was convicted of forging a check.
4. She forged a letter in her father's name.
5. He was accused of forging documents to obtain a loan.

(As a noun)

Forge ( noun )

1. To shape (metal, for example) by heating it until it is malleable and then hammering it into the desired shape.
2. To create or make (something) by shaping metal or other materials.
3. To create a false document or signature, typically with the intention to deceive or defraud.
4. To make or fabricate (a story or story details) in order to deceive.

Origin:

From middle english forgen, from old english forġian, from proto-germanic *furgijaną (compare west frisian fierje, dutch forgen, german gefärben), from proto-indo-european *bʰerǵ- (compare latin frangere, old irish brech, russian бросить (brositʹ) to throw).

Examples:

1. He forged a sword from a piece of steel.
2. The blacksmith forged a horseshoe.
3. He was convicted of forging a check.
4. She forged a letter in her father's name.
5. He was accused of forging documents to obtain a loan.