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English verb: remain firm | |||
| 1. | remain firm (stative) hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright | ||
| Samples | I am standing my ground and won't give in!. | ||
| Synonyms | stand | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s. Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hold out, resist, stand firm, withstand | ||
| Verb group | fend, resist, stand | ||
| Antonyms | relent, soften, yield | ||
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