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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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

"We will not be intimidated by big tech. On behalf of Australian parents, we will stand firm," she told parliament in November.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 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

He urged the legal community to stand firm in defending voting rights, civil liberties, and an independent judiciary.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2025

But I’ll stand firm that going with Alyssa was the right thing to do.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

stand firm

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