excogitate vs forge

forge vs excogitate

excogitate is not a noun while forge is a noun.

excogitate and forge both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
excogitate	No	No	Yes	No
forge	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, excogitate and forge are synonyms defined as:

excogitate and forge: come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

Other synonyms of excogitate include contrive, devise, formulate, invent.

excogitate (noun)	forge (noun)
	a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering
	furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping

excogitate (verb)	forge (verb)
reflect deeply on a subject	create by hammering
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort	make a copy of with the intent to deceive
	make out of components (often in an improvising manner)
	make something, usually for a specific function
	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
	move or act with a sudden increase in speed or energy
	move ahead steadily

Difference between excogitate and forge

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