firm-
(Latin: strong, hard, solid; steadfast or unwavering in purpose, loyalty, or resolve)
reaffirmed
Support which was given to a person, plan, idea, etc. for a second time.
reaffirming
Stating something as true again, or to state support for something again.
reaffirms
Giving support for a person, a plan, an idea, etc. for a second time: "He reaffirms his devotion to his work by working far beyond what is considered normal."
1. Solid ground, dry land in contrast to water or air: Grace was very nervous on the flight from Canada to France and was very happy to be able to put her feet back on terra firma once again after arriving safely at the airport!
2. Etymology: from Modern Latin terra firma, "firm land"; from Latin terra "earth, land" + firma, "strong, steadfast".
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2. Etymology: from Modern Latin terra firma, "firm land"; from Latin terra "earth, land" + firma, "strong, steadfast".
