present

/pɹˈɛzənt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

give an exhibition of to an interested audience
“She shows her dogs frequently”
bring forward and present to the mind
“We presented the arguments to him”
perform (a play), especially on a stage
“we are going to stage `Othello'”
hand over formally
introduce
“This poses an interesting question”
give, especially as an honor or reward
“bestow honors and prizes at graduation”
give as a present; make a gift of
“What will you give her for her birthday?”
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
“The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students”
cause to come to know personally
“permit me to acquaint you with my son”
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
“The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting”
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
“We confronted him with the evidence”
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

adjective

temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
“the present leader”
being or existing in a specified place
“the murderer is present in this room”

noun

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
“that is enough for the present”
something presented as a gift
“his tie was a present from his wife”
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

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