Verb · From ἀντί (G473) and the middle voice of ἔχω (G2192)
From G473 and the middle voice of G2192; to hold oneself opposite to, i.e. (by implication) adhere to; by extension to care for:—hold fast, hold to, support.
Outline
to hold before or against, hold back, withstand, endure
to keep one's self directly opposite to any one, hold to him firmly, cleave to, paying heed to him