# παρίστημι/paristēmi

Sometimes this word describes a situation or how something is. It is a verb. However, it is not an action.
 
* This word can mean to be present or be in a particular place.

**Advice to translators**: This type of verb describes a state of being. 

Sometimes this word is an action. It is a verb

* This word can mean to present someone or something to someone or to place beside.
* This word can mean to prove. 
* This word can mean to stand by or to stand beside someone. 
* This word can mean to stand and wait for help.