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forge2

Pronunciation: /fɔːdʒ/
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Definition of forge

verb

[no object, with adverbial of direction]
  • move forward gradually or steadily:he forged through the crowded streets

Phrasal Verbs

forge ahead

take the lead or make good progress:it may be that exports are forging ahead whilst home sales sag

Origin:

mid 18th century: perhaps an aberrant pronunciation of force1

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