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| pre·sent [ pri zént ] |
verb (past and past participle pre·sent·ed, present participle pre·sent·ing, 3rd person present singular pre·sents) |
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1. transitive verb give something: to give or hand something to somebody, often in a humorously formal manner
  Then she presented me with the bill!
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2. transitive verb award something to somebody: to give or award something to somebody in a formal or ceremonial manner or at a ceremonial occasion
The mayor came in person to present the prizes.
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3. transitive verb offer something formally: to offer or convey something such as your compliments or apologies to somebody formally
May I present my warmest congratulations?
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4. transitive verb hand something over officially: to put something forward for inspection or consideration, typically in a formal or official manner or capacity
proposals to be presented at the next meeting
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5. transitive verb make something evident: to show or display something
taking care to present his best side to the camera
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6. transitive verb pose problem: to pose a problem or difficulty to somebody
presenting a direct threat to national security
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7. transitive verb law bring charge: to put a charge before a court of law so that it can be considered or tried
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8. transitive verb introduce somebody formally: to introduce somebody formally, especially to somebody of higher rank
They were presented to the Queen.
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9. transitive verb introduce woman into society: to introduce a young woman formally into fashionable society
Her family planned to present her at the Christmas debutante ball in New York.
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10. transitive verb host program: to introduce, or act as the host of, a television or radio program or an infomercial
He used to present a game show.
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11. transitive verb offer public entertainment: to bring a movie, play, or other form of entertainment to the public
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12. transitive verb portray something artistically: to represent something or somebody in a particular way in the arts
In the film, Romeo and Juliet are presented as modern teenagers.
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13. pre·sent your·self [ pri zént ] vr be in appointed place: to appear, especially at an appointed time and place
Present yourselves at the gate at eight o'clock.
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14. vr arise: to come into being or happen
when an opportunity presents itself
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15. intransitive verb produce specific impression: to produce a particular impression, especially a favorable one
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formal
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She presents as a pleasant young woman.
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16. intransitive verb medicine have particular symptoms: to exhibit a particular symptom or symptoms on examination
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17. intransitive verb medicine exit birth canal in position: to appear during the process of being born
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refers to fetuses
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noun (plural pre·sents) |
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gift: something that is given to somebody out of kindness or to celebrate an occasion such as a birthday
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| [13th century. Via French< Latin praesentare "make present" < praesent- (see present2)] |
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