forged
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to put a lot of effort into making a strong relationship or agreement with someone.
v.to create or develop something successful or strong through steady effort. Transitive; often used with abstract nouns like 'relationship', 'link', or 'alliance'.
Simple“The two companies forged a new partnership to share their technology.”
In context“After years of intense negotiation, the two nations finally forged a historic peace treaty that ended decades of border conflict.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to move forward slowly but steadily, especially when it is difficult.
v.to move forward gradually but with steady purpose or force. Often used in the phrasal verb 'forge ahead'.
Simple“The hikers forged ahead through the deep snow to reach the cabin.”
In context“Despite the sudden economic downturn, the startup forged ahead with its plans to expand into the European market.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.made to look like a real document or money in order to trick people.
adj.falsified or illegally produced to appear genuine. Typically describes documents, signatures, or currency.
Simple“The criminal tried to pay for the car with forged bank notes.”
In context“The museum discovered that several of the paintings in the collection were actually forged copies created in the nineteenth century.”
Synonyms - 04 C1 Advanced
adj.shaped from metal that has been heated in a fire.
adj.formed or shaped by heating in a forge and hammering. Often implies superior strength compared to cast metal.
Simple“The gate was made of heavy forged iron.”
In context“The artisan used traditional methods to create a forged steel blade that was both flexible and incredibly sharp.”
“Al-Sharaa has forged closer ties with the West since coming to power, particularly the US and in November 2025 he became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.”
“Jakirovic put their success down to the bond they have forged.”