διαστηρίζω
From LSJ
εἰ γάρ κεν καὶ σμικρὸν ἐπὶ σμικρῷ καταθεῖο καὶ θαμὰ τοῦτ᾽ ἔρδοις, τάχα κεν μέγα καὶ τὸ γένοιτο → for if you add only a little to a little and do this often, soon that little will become great (Hesiod W&D, 361-362)
English (LSJ)
A make firm, strengthen, AP6.203 (Laco or Phil.):— Pass., prop oneself up, secure one's footing, Hp.Ep.17. II fix firmly, Nonn.D.2.659, 36.369.
