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stand firm

VERB
insist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assert contend demand hold maintain press reiterate repeat request urge vow
STRONG
asseverate aver importune persist require swear
WEAK
be firm lay down the law take a stand
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon desert reply
WEAK
endure forget tolerate
VERB
persevere
Synonyms
STRONGEST
endure hold on keep going persist press on proceed pursue
STRONG
continue maintain remain
WEAK
be determined be resolved be stubborn carry on go for broke go for it go on hang in hang tough hold fast keep driving keep on leave no stone unturned plug away see it through stay the course stick with it
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease discontinue give up stop
WEAK
be lazy idle leave quit
VERB
withstand
Synonyms
STRONGEST
combat cope defy hold off repel resist ride out suffer thwart tolerate weather
STRONG
brace brave buck confront contest cross dispute duel face fight oppose stand stick take traverse violate
WEAK
fly in the face of grapple with hang on hang tough hold one's ground hold out prevail against put up struggle put up with remain firm sit and take it stand fast stand one's ground stand up against stand up to stick fast take it take on win out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist disallow help refuse reject surrender
STRONG
agree dodge give up hide loosen support unfasten
WEAK
yield

Example Sentences

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“I’m going to encourage you to be brave and stand firm for the people of this county,” one resident told the commissioners.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Charles urged the United States to stand firm with its Western allies, adding that "unyielding resolve" was needed to secure a "just and lasting peace" in Ukraine.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

ATP’s decision to stand firm and not sell will “undoubtedly influence many investors as well,” Bak said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The second was to stand firm and seek other opportunities and India appears to have to chosen this option for now.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

I can feel my own heart breaking, but I stand firm.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

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