assert
From LSJ
εἶτα ὁ γνώμων μοί πως ἀνίσταται → then my tool suddenly stood up
English > Greek (Woodhouse)
v. trans. or absol.
P. and V. φάναι, φάσκειν, P. διατείνεσθαι, ἰσχυρίζεσθαι, διισχυρίζεσθαι.
Assert confidently: V. αὐχεῖν (rare P.), ἐξαυχεῖν; see swear, vow.
Assert in opposition: P. and V. ἀντιλέγειν.
Assert (a claim, etc.), make good, secure, v. trans.: P. βεβαιοῦν.
Assert a claim to: P. ἀντιποιεῖσθαι (gen.), μεταποιεῖσθαι (gen.), Ar. and P. προσποιεῖσθαι (acc.).
Assert oneself, be bold: P. and V. τολμᾶν, θρασύνειν.
Be obstinate: P. αὐθαδίζεσθαι.