Definitions for firm

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firm firm

Spelling: [furm]

IPA: /fɜrm/

Firm is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 31 anagrams from letters in firm (fimr).

Definitions for firm

noun

1. a partnership or association for carrying on a business.
2. the name or title under which associated parties transact business:

adverb

1. firmly:

adjective

1. not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid:
2. securely fixed in place.
3. not shaking or trembling; steady:
4. not likely to change; fixed; settled; unalterable:
5. steadfast or unwavering, as persons or principles:
6. indicating firmness or determination:
7. not fluctuating much or falling, as prices, values, etc.:

verb (used with object)

1. to make firm; tighten or strengthen (sometimes followed by up):
2. to steady or fix (sometimes followed by up):

verb (used without object)

1. to become firm or fixed (sometimes followed by up):
2. (of prices, markets, etc.) to recover; become stronger, as after a decline (sometimes followed by up):

Origin of firm

1300-50; Latin firmus; replacing Middle English ferm Middle French Latin

Examples for firm

He declined to discuss why the RDIF chose his firm or to elaborate on the specific media services provided to the fund.

In 2006, the firm presided over a routine steam-injection procedure known as “well stimulation.”

Even her brother, Sheriff, who tried to pick her up to cuddle her, was pushed away with a firm “no” and a shriek.

I made them unload the drays and carry the loads to firm ground.

And Goldin Solutions is not the lone U.S. firm retained by the RDIF.

Some have unwisely chosen to test America's resolve, and have found it firm.

With a firm and unanimous voice the resolution to follow him was adopted.

These books are issued to the hands employed by the firm free.

UPDATE: "My firm has done nothing to shield anyone or any entity from any sanctions," Goldin told The Daily Beast in an email.

They have no firm philosophy of life on which they or those who would help them can lay hold.