forge

Pronunciation

Verb B1 Intermediate

To shape metal by heating and hammering it, or, in a different sense, to create something, especially a strong relationship, through effort.

"The two companies forged a partnership that lasted over a decade."

Synonyms and antonyms

shape create

"Forge" also means to illegally copy a document or signature, as in "forge a signature," a distinct criminal sense.

Which word fits the gap? "The two companies _____ a partnership that lasted over a decade."

Answer: forge

In your own words, what does "forge" mean?

To shape metal by heating and hammering it, or, in a different sense, to create something, especially a strong relationship, through effort.