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/prˈɛzənt/ /prizˈɛnt/ /pərzˈɛnt/ Listen

Present

adjective

1.

Temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration. "Articles for present use" , "The present topic" , "The present system" , "Present observations"

2.

Being or existing in a specified place. "Present at the wedding" , "Present at the creation"

noun

1.

The period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech. Synonym: nowadays. "He lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"

2.

Something presented as a gift.

3.

A verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking. Synonym: present tense.

verb

(past & past part. presented; pres. part. presenting)

1.

Give an exhibition of to an interested audience. Synonyms: demo, demonstrate, exhibit, show. "We will demo the new software in Washington"

2.

Bring forward and present to the mind. Synonyms: lay out, represent. "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"

3.

Perform (a play), especially on a stage. Synonyms: represent, stage.

4.

Hand over formally. Synonym: submit.

5.

Introduce. Synonym: pose.

6.

Give, especially as an honor or reward. Synonym: award.

7.

Give as a present; make a gift of. Synonyms: gift, give.

8.

Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea). Synonym: deliver.

9.

Cause to come to know personally. Synonyms: acquaint, introduce. "Introduce the new neighbors to the community"

10.

Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture. Synonym: portray.

11.

Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. Synonyms: confront, face. "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions" , "An enormous dilemma faces us"

12.

Formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc..

13.

Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position. Synonym: salute.

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