praesum

Meaning

1. (suppletive) to be before something
2. (suppletive) to preside or rule over
3. (suppletive) to lead, take the lead
4. (suppletive) to command, have command, be in command of, have charge of, be in charge of (with dative of the thing or person being commanded)

Concepts

v

✌️

take the lead

preside over have charge of

be before

be set over

Translations

ouvrir la marche

prendre le commandement

passer en tête

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈprae̯.sũː]

Etymology

From prae- + sum.