to remain firm
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4.4
- phrasal verb
- /rɪˈmeɪn fɜrm/
:
mantenerse firme
- And though Congressional approval stands at a dismal 10%—an all-time low—the GOP grip on the House remains firm.
- remain firm, saying
Examples
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"He remained firm in his position not to take part in this event.
Blog text (21) -
Remain firm in your belief!
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"Naomi's heart broke, but she knew she must remain firm.
Fiction book (2001) -
Father Herrick remained firm.
Fiction book (1994) -
He remained firm in his decision not to participate in the meeting despite objections.
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Despite the criticism, she will remain firm in her stance on environmental protection.
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The council remains firm on its position regarding the new planning regulations.
Synonyms
293
3.2
To defend yourself when someone treats you unfairly
139
3.7
To refuse to give up until you get what you want
62
3.7
To keep doing something or keep holding a belief despite difficulty
25
5.7
To keep your position when others disagree
22
3.7
Keep your decision or opinion when others try to make you change
12
6.7
Keep supporting your idea when others disagree
9
4.5
To refuse to change your opinion or decision despite pressure
8
5.4
To refuse to change a decision or rule under pressure
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6.4
Refuse to change your mind when others disagree
2
7.9
To keep the same opinion or decision and not change it
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7.7
To refuse to change your mind and stay firm
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4.4
To state an opinion strongly and refuse to change it when others disagree
1
6.7
Refuse to change an opinion or plan when pressed
Antonyms
How Firm
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'to refuse to change your decision or position' is directly derivable from combining 'remain' (to stay unchanged) with 'firm' (resolute); the verb+adjective composition transparently signals continuing in a resolute state. This is a common, predictable pattern across languages and would be readily understood by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.
Etymology
Remain firm may come from the image of a strong post pushed deep into the ground; it remains firm against wind and does not move. So when someone 'remains firm' in a choice or belief, they 'refuse to change' even under pressure.