Develop
Develop verb - To gradually become clearer or more detailed.
Usage example: as the story of the bombing developed, the scope of the tragedy became more apparent
Forge
Forge verb - To produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort.
Usage example: both sides labored mightily to forge a peace treaty
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
| friendship | develop friendship | forge friendship |
| bond | develop bond | forge bond |
| life | develop life | forge life |
| relationship | develop relationship | forge relationship |
| Other words: sort, way, identity, weapon, weapons, relationships. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Just Friends: Cohort commanders Kagamandra Tulas and Sharenas Ankhadu — who at first entertains intentions to seduce Tulas' betrothed out of boredom — develop a strong friendship during the course of Forge of Darkness which eventually turns into mutual romantic feelings.
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