forged
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Definition of forged - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
deceptionfake or falsified, often to deceive
  • The document was forged to look authentic.
counterfeit spurious
2.
metalworkingshaped by heating and hammering
  • The blacksmith displayed his forged creations at the fair..
hammered molded
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Expressions with forged

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created through intense difficulty or struggle
Their friendship was forged in fire during the tough times.
hardened or strengthened by challenging experiences
The team was forged in the fire of tough competition.

Origin of forged

Old French, forgier (to forge)

Terms with forged included in their meaning

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fraud
counterfeited or forged to deceive
cybersecurity
sending emails with a forged sender address
forged instruments
negotiable instruments, possibly forged
metalwork
of a blade forged in a wavy pattern
legal
crime of presenting forged documents
fraudulent
cheque that is fraudulent or forged
cybersecurity
act of e-mail spamming using a forged identity

Examples of forged in a sentence

  • The painting was revealed to be forged after inspection.
  • The museum displayed forged artifacts from ancient times.
  • He wore a forged helmet during the reenactment.

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  1. French:falsifié, forgé, ...
  2. German:gefälscht, geschmiedet, ...
  3. Italian:contraffatto, forgiato, ...
  4. Spanish:falsificado, forjado, ...
  5. Portuguese:falsificado, ...
  6. Chinese:伪造的, 锻造的, ...
  7. Japanese:偽造された, 鍛造された, ...
  8. Arabic:مزوَّر, مَطْرُوق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְזֻיָּף, מְחוּשָּׁל, ...
  10. Russian:поддельный, кованый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підроблений, кований, ...
  12. Hindi:जाली, गढ़ा हुआ, ...
forge
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Definition of forge - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
creationcreate something with effort and skill
  • They forged a strong partnership over the years.
construct create formulate
2.
metalworkshape metal by heating and hammering
  • The blacksmith forged a sword from the raw iron.
fashion form mold
3.
deceptionRaremake a counterfeit item to deceiveRare
  • He was caught forging banknotes in his basement.
counterfeit fabricate falsify

Noun

1.
blacksmithingplace where metal is heated and shaped
  • The blacksmith worked tirelessly in the forge..
smithy workshop
2.
technologyTECH.web-based platform for software developmentTECH.
  • Developers collaborated on the project using an online forge.
platform repository
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Images of forge

  • forge: place where metal is heated and shaped
    place where metal is heated and shaped

Expressions with forge

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illegally copy someone's signature
She was caught attempting to forge a signature on the contract.
move forward quickly with determination
Despite the setbacks, they forged ahead with the project.
develop a career with effort and determination
She worked hard to forge a career in medicine.
create a new way or direction
She forged a path through the dense forest.
create a strong connection or relationship with someone
They forged a bond during their summer camp adventure.
create a fake document
He tried to forge a document to get a loan.

Origin of forge

Latin, fabricare (to make)

Examples of forge in a sentence

  • The blacksmith forged a beautiful sword.
  • He forged a new tool from the heated metal.
  • The artisan forged intricate designs into the gate.
  • She was arrested for forging her uncle's signature.
  • They discovered he was forging documents for years.
  • The forge was filled with the sound of clanging metal.

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  1. French:forger, forge, ...
  2. German:schmieden, Schmiede, ...
  3. Italian:forgiare, forgia, ...
  4. Spanish:forjar, forja, ...
  5. Portuguese:forjar, forja, ...
  6. Chinese:建立, 锻造厂, ...
  7. Japanese:築く, 鍛冶場, ...
  8. Arabic:صَنَعَ, حدادة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַבֵּשׁ, נַפְחִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:ковать, кузница, ...
  11. Ukrainian:створювати, кузня, ...
  12. Hindi:गढ़ना, धातुकर्मशाला, ...

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