Historique

firm

v.

[1]	tauten
[2]	tauten
[3]	Often firm up , consolidate , establish , settle (down) , solidify , resolve , determine , set up

n.

[1]	house , business firm
[2]	company , organization , corporation , limited company , public limited company , plc , partnership , proprietorship , business , enterprise , concern , house , conglomerate , multinational (company) , cartel , (Colloq) outfit , (US jargon) CIA , Central Intelligence Agency

adv.

[1]	firmly , steadfastly , unwaveringly

adj.

[1]	compact , solid , dense , compressed , condensed , concentrated , rigid , stiff , hard , unyielding , inflexible , inelastic
[2]	stable , fixed , fast , secure , steady , solid , stationary , anchored , moored , unmovable , immovable
[3]	steady , strong , sturdy , tight , unwavering , unshakable/unshakeable , unswerving
[4]	resolute , steadfast , steady , determined , dogged , stiff , unbendable , definite , resolved , unfaltering , unshakable , positive , decisive , unwavering , decided , set on/upon , steadfast , constant , unflinching , staunch , unshaken , unshakeable/unshakable , immovable , inflexible , rigid , unwavering , undeviating , unchanging , unchangeable , obstinate , obdurate , stubborn , strict , unyielding , unbending , unalterable
[5]	solid
[6]	strong
[7]	steady , unfluctuating
[8]	fast , immobile
[9]	loyal , truehearted , fast