Synonym Dictionary

To state positively that something is true or to express firm support for it.

A weakness or lack of strength, sometimes related to age or illness.

Firmly unwilling to change a position or decision.

To warn, advise firmly, or express disapproval of someone's conduct.

To state firmly or put forward a claim or position.

Confident and direct in expressing a position or acting on it.

To state positively or affirm as true.

In an absolute and unqualified manner.

To combine or strengthen into a more stable whole.

A firmly held belief.

To strengthen a statement or finding with additional supporting evidence.

The ability to make clear, firm decisions without undue delay.

A state of serious deterioration or weakness from age, wear, or neglect.

So firmly established that it cannot reasonably be challenged.

A tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.

So deeply established that it is difficult to change.

Not stable or assured, or lacking confidence about one's position.

Unwilling to compromise or change a firmly held position.

Long established and habitual, especially of a tendency or person.

According to what seems reasonable or likely, though not confirmed.

To state openly that one holds a belief, feeling, or qualification, sometimes with doubt about its sincerity.

Temporary or conditional, pending further information or confirmation.

Claimed or alleged to be something, without confirmation.

Strengthening or support; in learning, a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior.