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to forge

to forge

38 5.3
To move forward steadily with determination
  • verb
  • /fɔrdʒ/
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  • Together, they will forge a path through difficult times, relying on each other's strengths.
  • forge ahead

Be that as it may, the British must now forge ahead on their own.

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Examples

  • We forged ahead, through the muck and grime, got to the top of the mountain and yelled, "Kings of Michigan!"

    The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

  • Be that as it may, the British must now forge ahead on their own.

    TimeGhost History

  • You must forge through it... and once on the other side... you will be grateful to this moment, but you must keep going.

    Poor Things (2023)

  • Now is when we forge the relationships that fulfill our dreams.

  • What gave me the strength to forge ahead was my wonderful wife, Tiffany.

  • And we all sort of like forged forward trying to figure out what we were doing.

    Dr. Mayim Bialik

  • You know, we're an institution committed to, as we say, forging the next generation of American founders.

  • We'll just forge ahead.

    Delhi Safari (2012)

  • Despite numerous challenges, the team decided to forge ahead with their ambitious project.

  • In order to succeed, we must forge strong connections and partnerships within the community.

Synonyms

to keep it moving
vsto forge
  • Informal
161 4.4

Move forward without stopping or slowing down

moves forward with determination especially when facing difficulties rather than just continuing
to persevere
vsto forge
22 5.1

Keep trying to do something even when it is hard

moves forward steadily in action rather than only trying to reach a goal
to power through
vsto forge
  • Informal
8 4.2

Continue and finish a task with strong effort when it is hard or you are tired

moves forward steadily with sustained determination rather than completing a single task
to march forward
vsto forge
3 3.7

To move forward steadily despite problems

is the same meaning but expressed in a slightly different phrase
to plow ahead
vsto forge
  • US
3 4.7

Continue doing something even when there are problems

moves forward steadily with measured determination rather than forceful effort
to make one's way
vsto forge
3.4

To move forward through a place despite problems

moves forward steadily with determination rather than just overcoming obstacles

Antonyms

to retreat
235 4.0

To move back from a place or plan to avoid danger

to recede
29 4.8

To move back or become less strong

Compounds

drop forge
  • Specialized
9.1

A heavy machine that shapes hot metal by dropping a large hammer

How Determined

to press on
26 3.9
to forge
38 5.3
to advance
417 3.4
to move ahead
61 2.7
crawl
19 2.7

Surface Forms

forge infinitive
forged past
forged past participle
forging present participle
forges third person singular

Etymology

Forge in the phrase 'forge ahead' comes from the image of a blacksmith pushing hot metal under a hammer to move and shape it. So to 'forge ahead' is to move forward steadily and with strong effort, like that steady push.