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English verb: take a firm stand

1. take a firm stand (communication) be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge


SamplesI must insist!.


Synonymsinsist


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s on something


Narrower (hyponym)assert, asseverate, hold firm, maintain, stand fast, stand firm, stand pat









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