πρεσβεύω

Verb

 * 1)  to be the elder or eldest
 * 2) to take the first place, be best
 * 3)  to rank before, take precedence of
 * 4)  to rule over
 * 5)  to place (someone or something) as eldest or first, to put first in rank
 * 6) to pay honor or worship
 * 7)  to hold the first place
 * 8) to serve an ambassador
 * 9) to negotiate (e.g. peace) as an ambassador
 * 10)  to send ambassadors