Firm Definition
(intransitive) To become firm; stabilise.
To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
- to be or remain steadfast in conviction despite attack, efforts to persuade, etc.
Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Firm
Origin of Firm
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From German Firma (“business, name of business”), from Italian firma (“signature”), from firmare (“to sign”), from Latin firmare (“to make firm, to confirm (by signature)”), from firmus (“firm, stable”).
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Italian firma from firmare to ratify by signature from Medieval Latin firmāre from Latin to confirm from firmus firm dher- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English ferm from Old French from Latin firmus dher- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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Middle English ferme, from Old French ferme, from Latin firmus (“strong, steady”).
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