A.oppose firmly, give a flat denial, “πρός τινα” Th.1.140, cf. Plu.Per.31; “πρὸς τὰς ἡδονάς” Id.Agis 4,al.; hold out against, “πρὸς δίψος” Them.Or.11.149c.
II. set oneself to affirm, maintain a thing, ib.28.342c, Eust.1278.53, etc.
III. cling firmly, of the λεπάς, Sch.Ar.Pl.1096.