forge vs devise

devise vs forge

forge and devise both are nouns.

forge and devise both are verbs.

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

As verbs, forge and devise are synonyms defined as:

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

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

forge (noun)	devise (noun)
a workplace where metal is worked by heating and hammering	(law) a gift of real property by will
furnace consisting of a special hearth where metal is heated before shaping	a will disposing of real property

forge (verb)	devise (verb)
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	arrange by systematic planning and united effort
make out of components (often in an improvising manner)	give by will, especially real property
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 forge and devise

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.