kidete

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Meaning

firmly, steadfastly, without wavering.

Good to know

an adverb usually paired with verbs of holding, standing, or believing, such as shika kidete, hold firmly.

Examples

• Alishika msimamo wake kidete hadi mwisho.He held his position firmly to the end.
• Unaamini kidete kuwa atarudi?Do you firmly believe he will return?
• Hakusimama kidete alipoulizwa maswali magumu.He did not stand firm when asked the hard questions.
• Walishikilia mila zao kidete licha ya mabadiliko.They held firmly to their customs despite the changes.