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be firm

VERB

insist

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assert contend demand hold maintain press reiterate repeat request stand firm urge vow

STRONG

asseverate aver importune persist require swear

WEAK

lay down the law take a stand

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon desert reply

WEAK

endure forget tolerate

Example Sentences

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France launched their Six Nations defence with an impressive 36-14 win at home to Ireland and will be firm favourites to add to Wales' woes.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Van Graan's side are tipped to be challengers for this year's competition and will be firm favourites to win Pool 2 at home.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

He rose through the ranks quickly, thanks in part to his personality; he can be firm and direct one moment, and crack a joke at his own expense the next.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Mui tries to latch onto her frustration, underlining how Mamdani will be firm in pushing back on Trump.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

This idea, consolatory in theory, I felt would be terrible if realised: with all my might I endeavoured to stifle it—I endeavoured to be firm.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

be firm

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