Firm
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A business partnership; the name under which it trades. A business enterprise, however organized. A criminal gang
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: steadfast, secure, hard (in position) fixed (in opinion) solid, rigid (material state)
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make firm or strong; fix securely. To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify. To become firm; stabilise. To improve after decline. Aust. To shorten (of betting odds).
Example sentence: I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
Secure
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To make secure (in all the above senses).
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Free from attack or danger; protected.Free from the danger of theft; safe.Free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret.Free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid.Firm and not likely to fail; stable.Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable.
Example sentence: Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People.