forge vs excogitate

excogitate vs forge

forge is a noun but excogitate is not a noun.

forge and excogitate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, forge and excogitate are synonyms defined as:

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

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

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

forge (verb)	excogitate (verb)
create by hammering	reflect deeply on a subject
make a copy of with the intent to deceive	come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
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 forge and excogitate

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