I.to stretch together, strain, draw tight, brace up, Eur., Plat.
2.to strain to the uttermost, urge on, exert, Eur.; γνώμῃ συντεταμένῃ with earnest purpose, Xen.
3.intr. in Act. to exert oneself, strive, hasten, Lat. contendere, Plat., Plut.
II.to direct earnestly to one point, Plat.