verb
- to forge again or anew; to shape or form something again, especially metal by heating and hammering
- to create or establish something again in a new or different way
Usage: figurative
Examples
- The blacksmith had to reforge the broken sword blade.
- After the scandal, the company worked to reforge its reputation.
- The damaged metal parts were sent back to the factory to be reforged.
- They decided to reforge their friendship after years of silence.
- The artist chose to reforge the sculpture rather than repair it.
- The treaty allowed both nations to reforge their diplomatic ties.