hold firm

Verb

Meaning

refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

stand fast stand pat stand firm

Hypernyms

insist take a firm stand

Hyponyms

hunker down

Examples

Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts. Confucius

When the pressure comes, preferences give way while convictions hold firm. Edwin Louis Cole

Close letter words and terms

hold fast hold fast to hold fire hold for ransom hold forth hold forth to