verb🔗ShareTo make firm or strong; fix securely."The construction workers firmed the supports of the new bridge before opening it to traffic. "actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify."The clay sculptor firmed the wet clay, pressing it tightly to shape the bird. "materialprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo become firm; stabilise."After a shaky start, the company's financial situation firmed as sales increased. "businesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer."Maria firmed Oxford University as her first choice, hoping her excellent grades would guarantee her a place. "educationachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
