proisthánesthai
Proisthánesthai is an Ancient Greek verb meaning “to stand before” or “to present oneself before.” The word is built from the prefix pro- (“before”) combined with a form related to the verb histãō/histēmai, which means “to stand.” As a compound, proisthánesthai is typically described as a middle- or middle-passive verb, with its infinitive appearing as proisthánesthai.
In usage, proisthánesthai conveys the sense of placing oneself before someone or something, often in a formal
Grammatical notes on forms and behavior are standard for Greek verbs of this type. The infinitive is
Etymology links the term to the idea of being placed or standing in front of someone, with
See also: pro-, histēmi/histēmai, and other pro- compounds formed with isthē- roots.