to be strong, mighty, powerful: hence,
II.to conquer, prevail, get the upper hand, Hdt., attic; κρ. γνώμηι to prevail in opinion, Hdt.; τῆι μάχηι Eur., etc.;—also c. acc. cogn., κρ. τὸν ἀγῶνα Dem.:— οἱ κρατοῦντες the conquerors, Xen.:—of reports, etc., to prevail, become current, Soph., Thuc.
4.c. acc. to conquer, master, outdo, surpass, Pind., attic:—Pass. to be conquered, Hdt., attic
2.c. acc. rei, to seize, hold fast, θρόνους Soph., Xen.
V.to control, command, Aesch.