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firmar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cement noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
  • confirm verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  • establish verb To set something up so firmly that it becomes permanent or generally accepted.
  • fasten verb To attach or close something securely.
  • firm noun A business, especially one run as a partnership, such as a law or accounting practice.
  • ink noun A colored liquid used for writing, drawing, or printing.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.

Senses

firmar is used for these senses in English:

  • cement (figuratively) To make permanent.
  • confirm To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.
  • establish (transitive) To make stable or firm; to confirm.
  • fasten (ambitransitive) To attach or connect in a secure manner.
  • firm (transitive) To make firm or strong; fix securely.
  • ink (transitive) To sign (a contract or similar document).

cement — full definition

  1. noun A grey powder made from limestone and clay that hardens into a solid mass when mixed with water; the main binding ingredient in concrete.
  2. verb To make something firm, permanent, or official.

confirm — full definition

  1. verb To state or show that something is definitely true or accurate.
  2. verb To officially approve a proposal, nomination, or appointment.

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