II.intr. to extend, continue, Arist.
B.Mid. and Pass. to exert oneself, Xen., etc.; διατεινάμενος at full speed, id=Xen.; with all one's force, Theocr.; διατείνεσθαι πρός τι to exert oneself for a purpose, Xen.
2.to maintain earnestly, contend for, τι Dem.