πρωτεύειν
From LSJ
οὗτος ἐγὼ ταχυτᾶτι· χεῖρες δὲ καὶ ἦτορ ἴσο → this is my speed: my hands and heart are its equal, such am I for speed; my hands and heart are just as good
Greek > English (Woodhouse Verbs Reversed)
(see also πρωτεύω): be champion, be in the front rank, be the first, have the first place, occupy the leading place, take precedence, take the first place