Vocabulary

Forge

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it.
Urdu meaning
لوہار کی بھٹی یا دکان، جعلی
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. As the past few weeks have shown, the US has only one permanent interest in the region: Israel.It cares little for its Arab allies, which is why these states must forge a new, region-led security order.
    Dawn Editorials — At the crossroads — 2026-03-26
  2. Hopefully, modern trends in education will be able to forge a happy balance.
    Dawn Editorials — Deeper effort needed — 2026-01-30
  3. Indeed, PIA`s sale makes a strong case for the government to forge ahead with its privatisation agenda, while taking advantage of the feel-good sentiment this transaction has sparked.
    Dawn Editorials — Privatisation push — 2025-12-28
  4. Besides that, the federal quality control authority should forge strong alliances with provincial food safety departments to ensure a sustained crackdown for long-term results and impact.
    Dawn Editorials — Neglecting food safety — 2025-12-07
  5. IOLENCE against women is an admission of the inability of mostly male perpetrators to forge balanced, respectful associations with females.
    Dawn Editorials — Web of darkness — 2025-11-25
Synonyms
hammer out, beat into shape, found, cast, mould, model, fashion, form

Antonyms
genuine
Curator example
“he forged a great suit of black armour”

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