ἐπισχύω

A. make strong or powerful, τὴν πόλιν X. Oec. 11.13.

II. intr., to be or grow strong, Thphr. CP 2.1.4; prevail, D.S. 5.59, Corn. ND 7 ; to be urgent, ἐπίσχυον λέγοντες Ev.Luc. 23.5 ; ὁ λόγος ‐ύσει πρὸς συμβουλίαν ἢ διδαχήν Vett.Val. 48.6.