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Definition of firm : 1. Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; - applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.
2. Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.
3. Not easily excited or disturbed; unchanging in purpose; fixed; steady; constant; stable; unshaken; not easily changed in feelings or will; strong; as, a firm believer; a firm friend; a firm adherent.
4. Solid; - opposed to fluid; as, firm land.
5. 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.
6. To fix or direct with firmness.
7. To fix; to settle; to confirm; to establish.

Synonyms:

self-coloured, watertight, stanch, warm, unshakable, unfaltering, reasoned, established, smashed, objective, frozen, business firm, commonsensical, dissolute, boil away, levelheaded, Allegiant, stalwart, trust, degraded, self-colored, home, steadfastly, pie-eyed, impregnable, trusty, securely, jammed, bubble, sensible, unvarying, slopped, besotted, bake, plastered, family, truehearted, debauched, stuck, weak, riotous, cockeyed, big business, assure, whole, well, fresh, trustworthy, blind drunk, commonsensible, account, unfluctuating, confirm, final, certain, liege, break down, iron, mansion, flying, sign of the zodiac, sozzled, soaked, dependable, sober, profligate, impervious, justified, bound, base, square, satisfying, theatre, purposeful, hard-and-fast, confirmed, inviolable, pissed, reinforce, valid, starchy, dissipated, rational, well-founded, strengthen, do-or-die, forceful, unchanging, adamant, tauten, porous, the biz, crisp, fixed, unattackable, upstanding, unswerving, squiffy, invigorate, whatever happens, acquisition, able-bodied, determinate, commonsense, boil up, clear, fuddled, agency, compact, gel, soft, soused, condensed, degenerate, loaded, ambitious, level, immobile, packed, free, just, firmly, fit, driven, regular, irresolute, bulletproof, house, informed, close, crunchy, bolster, healthy, sedulous, purpose, thickset, out, rock-hard, cold, resist, irreversible, boil, theater, spry, buckram, change, specific, bombproof, thick, reasonable, realistic, pixilated, sloshed, definitely, lodged, star sign, for good, settled, single-minded, hell-bent, blotto, sharpen, sign, incorruptible, reputable, quick, unassailable, clinging, resolve, as good as your word, responsible, intensify, underline, continue, agent, planetary house, sure, toughen, atomize, normal, decide, wedged, factual, motivated, inexpugnable, affiliate, wet, definite, impenetrable, logical, unsteady, libertine, make certain, authentic, cloud, unanimous, anchor, fast, lusty, bent, flat, blue chip, fine, incompressible, crystalize, heavy, explicit, crocked, undeniable, hardened, unbendable, household, competitive, menage, crystallize, boil over, unwaveringly

inflexible, inelastic, unalterable

snug, tense, tight, taut, secure

indefatigable, unwavering, valiant, decided, inexorable, steady, dauntless, decisive, unflinching, stubborn, willing, resolved, dogged, thorough, ruthless, implacable, steadfast, unchangeable, loyal, constant, true, relentless, intent, unyielding, unshakeable, bold, devoted, persevering, stern, strong-minded, reliable, diligent, steely, indomitable, courageous, plucky, determined, tenacious, committed, tough, bullheaded, serious, uncompromising, staunch, resolute, faithful, headstrong, deliberate, zealous, set, unbending, tireless, hearty, earnest, iron-willed, insistent, dedicated, strong-willed, spunky, persistent, fearless

concrete, dense

hard, callous, stiff, rigid

tighten

solidify, harden, stiffen

material, immanent, substantial, solid, significant, appreciable, palpable, actual, important, meaningful, tangible, real, physical, bodily, united, sturdy, substantive, considerable

invariable, fastened, sound, petrified, permanent, consistent, motionless, changeless, immovable, loose, unmovable, movable, mounted, continuous, unmoving, rooted, stationary, durable

mighty, formidable, sinewy, robust, husky, energetic, stout, powerful, strong, vigorous, virile, vital, mettlesome, potent, muscular, brawny, stable

enterprise, commerce, concern, company, service, market, proprietorship, commission, industry, establishment, interest, selling, vocation, situation, posting, corporation, labor, career, station, partnership, exchange, position, business, practice, management, job, consortium, assignment, barter, livelihood, calling, activity, trade, busy work, transaction, retailing, profession, occupation, holding, negotiation, venture, employment, specialty, affair, merchant

Usage examples:

• Upon that Being placed he still His firm reliance, and succeeded well. - "The Emigrant Mechanic and Other Tales In Verse Together With Numerous Songs Upon Canadian Subjects", Thomas Cowherd.
• A well- dressed woman, with a firm, clear- cut face. - "The Fourth Series Plays, Complete", John Galsworthy.
• The younger one had a firm foot and large hand and the frankest open face you ever looked into. - "The Comstock Club", Charles Carroll Goodwin.