praepono

Etymology
Found in Late Latin. From.

Verb

 * 1) to place or set over as chief, commander, or superintendent, to place at the head of, intrust with the charge or command of; to appoint or depute as
 * 2) to prefer
 * 1) to prefer

Usage notes
Me tibi praepono - I put me in front of you
 * I put X (accusative) in front of Y (dative).