ἐπαγωνίζομαι

A. contend with, τινί Plu. Fab. 23; continue to attack, Aeschin. Ep. 2.2.

2. c. dat. rei, contend in, εὐνοίᾳ IG 12(5).860.19 (Tenos); contend for, τῇ πίστει Ep.Jud. 3: lay stress on, ἐ. τῷ λόγῳ Gal. 14.246; τεκμηρίοις ἐ. Plu. Num. 8; ἐ. τῇ λέξει τὰ ἰσοδυναμοῦντα παρατιθείς Aristid. Rh. 1p.500S.: abs., S.E. M. 3.93; exertoneself, IG 22.1343.16.

3. contend again, in games, D.H. Rh. 7.6.

b. speak after a person, follow him, Philostr. VS 1.25.7; ἐ. τῷ λόγῳ Lib. Arg.D. 22.