firm
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2.7
- adjective
- /fɜrm/
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firme
- To succeed in negotiations, you must be firm about your terms without wavering.
- a firm commitment
- a firm conclusion
- a firm belief
We need people to, to be firm, to be bold, be courageous.
- We need people to, to be firm, to be bold, be courageous.
- But with patient and firm determination, we will press on.
- And I stood firm, firm on, hey, I love you.
- we have to make a decision with such firm intention.
- What are my reasons for saying no and really hold firm to what their why is.
- So listen, I'm a firm believer that age does.
- And I'm a firm believer that God is love.
- So, you know, I was pretty firm on my price during the presentation.
- It is the job of every parent to stand firmly behind the child and I.
- I'm a I'm a firm supporter of agriculture.
- And so most people go loving and firm are the best parents by far.
- Because I'm, I'm a firm believer of an athlete.
Examples
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- You are firm on this?
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What Tim means is that we've taken a firm stand against censorship.
Fiction book (1995) -
What are my reasons for saying no and really hold firm to what their why is.
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Yeah, well you gotta be firm with these people.
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I am very firm about that.
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Are you firm on that?
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Be firm , but nice.
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So, you know, I was pretty firm on my price during the presentation.
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"You cannot do this!" he said in a firm, barely restrained voice.
Fiction book (1998) -
A prosecutor should be firm and courageous like him.
Synonyms
399
2.5
Wanting strongly to do something and not giving up
186
1.3
Firm and unlikely to be moved or upset
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6.3
Loyal and firm in supporting a person or a cause
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
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5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
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4.9
Determined to do something and not likely to change
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4.3
A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind
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6.5
Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up
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4.8
Very strong belief or feeling that cannot be changed
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7.0
Not willing to change your mind even under pressure
1
7.5
Always steady and showing no doubt or pause
Firm and steady in belief and action, not changing under pressure
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
20
2.7
A company that keeps and checks money records and helps with taxes for businesses and people
- Specialized
19
3.4
A company that manages people's money by buying stocks and bonds for them
- Specialized
16
4.1
A company that helps people buy and sell stocks and other investments for a fee
- Specialized
12
4.3
A company that buys and sells stocks and bonds for people or companies and charges a fee
3
3.0
A company that pays people money when something bad happens after they pay for protection
- UK
A company that moves furniture and boxes for people and businesses to a new place
How Determined
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word firm comes from Latin firmus 'strong', and that idea of being steady helps us remember that to be 'firm' in a choice is to be resolute and not change your mind.