English to English adjective
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Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable |  | Example: firm convictions a firm mouth steadfast resolve a man of unbendable perseverence unwavering loyalty
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not soft or yielding to pressure |  | Example: a firm mattress the snow was firm underfoot solid ground
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strong and sure |  | Example: a firm grasp gave a strong pull on the rope
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not subject to revision or change |  | Example: a firm contract a firm offer
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(of especially a person's physical features) not shaking or trembling |  | Example: his voice was firm and confident a firm step
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not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall |  | Example: stocks are still firm
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securely established |  | Example: holds a firm position as the country's leading poet
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possessing the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue |  | Example: firm muscles
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securely fixed in place |  | Example: the post was still firm after being hit by the car
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unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause |  | Example: a firm ally loyal supporters the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe fast friends
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with resolute determination |  | Example: we firmly believed it you must stand firm
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the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments |  | Example: he worked for a brokerage house
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The name, title, or style, under which a company transacts business; a partnership of two or more persons; a commercial house; as, the firm of Hope & Co. |  | source: webster1913 verb
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become taut or tauter |  | Example: Your muscles will firm when you exercise regularly the rope tautened
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make taut or tauter |  | Example: tauten a rope
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To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish. |  | source: webster1913
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