forge
verbverified·updated Jun 3, 2026
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
Framework senses
- §1
- come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
- §2
- make a copy of with the intent to deceive
- §3
- make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
- §4
- make something, usually for a specific function
- §5
- create by hammering
- §6
- move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
- §7
- move ahead steadily