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Firm

Fixed; hence, closely compressed; compact; substantial; hard; solid; -- applied to the matter of bodies; as, firm flesh; firm muscles, firm wood.

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Faithful 84% connected

Full of faith, or having faith; disposed to believe, especially in the declarations and promises of God.

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Faithful 84% connected

Full of faith, or having faith; disposed to believe, especially in the declarations and promises of God.

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Fixed 84% connected

of Fix

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Fixed 84% connected

of Fix

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Forceful 84% connected

Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

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Forceful 84% connected

Full of or processing force; exerting force; mighty.

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Hard 84% connected

Not easily penetrated, cut, or separated into parts; not yielding to pressure; firm; solid; compact; -- applied to material bodies, and opposed to so…

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Hard 84% connected

Not easily penetrated, cut, or separated into parts; not yielding to pressure; firm; solid; compact; -- applied to material bodies, and opposed to so…

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Healthy 84% connected

Being in a state of health; enjoying health; hale; sound; free from disease; as, a healthy chid; a healthy plant.

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Healthy 84% connected

Being in a state of health; enjoying health; hale; sound; free from disease; as, a healthy chid; a healthy plant.

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Resolute 84% connected

Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

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Resolute 84% connected

Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

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Secure 84% connected

Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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Secure 84% connected

Free from fear, care, or anxiety; easy in mind; not feeling suspicion or distrust; confident.

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Settled 84% connected

of Settle

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Settled 84% connected

of Settle

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Stable 84% connected

Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.

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Stable 84% connected

Firmly established; not easily moved, shaken, or overthrown; fixed; as, a stable government.

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Steady 84% connected

Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

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Steady 84% connected

Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

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Business 76% connected

That which busies one, or that which engages the time, attention, or labor of any one, as his principal concern or interest, whether for a longer or…

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Concern 76% connected

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

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Fasten 76% connected

To fix firmly; to make fast; to secure, as by a knot, lock, bolt, etc.; as, to fasten a chain to the feet; to fasten a door or window.

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Tighten 76% connected

To draw tighter; to straiten; to make more close in any manner.

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Corporation 76% connected

A body politic or corporate, formed and authorized by law to act as a single person, and endowed by law with the capacity of succession; a society ha…

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Dealer 76% connected

One who deals; one who has to do, or has concern, with others; esp., a trader, a trafficker, a shopkeeper, a broker, or a merchant; as, a dealer in d…

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Publisher 76% connected

One who publishes; as, a publisher of a book or magazine.

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Firmness 74% connected

The state or quality of being firm.

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Firmness 74% connected

The state or quality of being firm.

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Resoluteness 74% connected

The quality of being resolute.

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Resoluteness 74% connected

The quality of being resolute.

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Steadiness 74% connected

The quality or state of being steady.

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Steadiness 74% connected

The quality or state of being steady.

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Synonym 12

Fast 92% connected

To abstain from food; to omit to take nourishment in whole or in part; to go hungry.

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Firmly 92% connected

In a firm manner.

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House 92% connected

A structure intended or used as a habitation or shelter for animals of any kind; but especially, a building or edifice for the habitation of man; a d…

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Immobile 92% connected

Incapable of being moved; immovable; fixed; stable.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Loyal 92% connected

Faithful to law; upholding the lawful authority; faithful and true to the lawful government; faithful to the prince or sovereign to whom one is subje…

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Solid 92% connected

Having the constituent parts so compact, or so firmly adhering, as to resist the impression or penetration of other bodies; having a fixed form; hard…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Steadfast 92% connected

Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Steadfastly 92% connected

In a steadfast manner; firmly.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Steady 92% connected

Firm in standing or position; not tottering or shaking; fixed; firm.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Stiff 92% connected

Not easily bent; not flexible or pliant; not limber or flaccid; rigid; firm; as, stiff wood, paper, joints.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Strong 92% connected

Having active physical power, or great physical power to act; having a power of exerting great bodily force; vigorous.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Unshakable 92% connected

Not capable of being shaken; firm; fixed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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