ad-nītor (ann-) nīxus or nīsus, dep.,
to lean against, lean upon: ad aliquod tamquam adminiculum: adnixi hastis, V. — Fig., to take pains, make an effort, exert oneself, strive: acrius ut, etc., S.: pro se quisque, ut, etc., L.: ad ea patranda, S.: de triumpho: pro ullo, L.: adversus eam actionem, L.: mecum, S.: hoc idem de intercessoribus, L.: adnitente Crasso, S.: si paululum adnitatur, makes an additional effort, L.