Synonyms for

Firms

Verb / fɜ:mz / Another word for firms — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Firms are companies or businesses that sell goods or services.

Synonyms & similar words

tauten firm house businessfirm companies businesses corporations enterprises organizations companies concerns establishments outfits operations shops stores agencies factions cartels syndicates trusts associations partnerships ventures

Synonyms by register

Formal

resolute steadfast unwavering determined

Informal

tough strong solid unbending

Literary

stalwart adamant unflinching

Antonyms

weak flexible yielding pliable soft fragile indefinite

Common collocations

  • firm grip
  • firm handshake
  • firm believer
  • firm foundation
  • firm decision
  • firm stand
  • firmly established

Word family

noun firmness
verb firm
adjective firm

Usage note

As an adjective, 'firm' often implies a strong, steady, and unyielding quality. It can describe physical objects, opinions, or resolve.

Example sentences

  1. The firms in the city are very competitive.
  2. My dad works for one of the largest firms in the country.
  3. I want to start my own firm when I grow up.
  4. The law firm won the case for their client.
  5. Many firms have gone bankrupt due to the pandemic.

Quotes

  • The great corporations which we have grown to speak of rather loosely as trusts are the creatures of the State. - Woodrow Wilson
  • Firms are not charitable enterprises: They hire workers to make profits. In the United States, this logic still works. - Andy Stern
  • The worst thing that can happen to a good cause is, not to be skillfully attacked, but to be ineptly defended. - Frederic Bastiat

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