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How to sign: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or priciple) after a mental effort
"excogitate a way to measure the speed of light";
Similiar / Same: invent, devise, excogitate, contrive, formulate
Categories: create by mental act, create mentally
How to sign: furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping
Categories: furnace
How to sign: to work at developing a relationship with another person or persons, in the hopes of long-term friendliness and cooperation
"your father is just trying to forge a relationship with you", "the two countries forged an alliance after the war";
How to sign: make a copy of with the intent to deceive
"he faked the signature"; "they counterfeited dollar bills"; "She forged a Green Card";
Similiar / Same: fake, counterfeit
Categories: re-create
How to sign: move ahead steadily
"He forged ahead";
Categories: advance, go on, march on, move on, pass on, progress
