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present

English

🔊 being or existing in a specified place
“the murderer is present in this room”
🔊 a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
🔊 something presented as a gift
“his tie was a present from his wife”
🔊 the period of time that is happening now
“that is enough for the present”
🔊 bring forward and present to the mind
“We presented the arguments to him”
🔊 formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
🔊 hand over formally
🔊 introduce
“This poses an interesting question”
🔊 recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation
“When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute”
🔊 cause to come to know personally
“permit me to acquaint you with my son”
🔊 deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
“The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students”
🔊 represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
“The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting”
🔊 perform (a play), especially on a stage
“we are going to stage `Othello'”
🔊 give, especially as an honor or reward
“bestow honors and prizes at graduation”
🔊 present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
“We confronted him with the evidence”
🔊 give as a present
“What will you give her for her birthday?”
🔊 give an exhibition of to an interested audience
“She shows her dogs frequently”