present

/pɹˈɛzənt/

/ˈpɹɛzənt/, /pɝˈzɛnt/, /pɹiˈzɛnt/

[noun] [adjective] [verb]

Present

[NOUN]

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

synonyms : gift

the period of time happening now, not before or after

2.1

a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

synonyms : present tense

present

[ADJECTIVE]

(of people) being somewhere particular

antonyms : absent

occurring or existing right this moment

antonyms : future

to present

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

(of a producer or company) to offer a show or exhibition to the general public

synonyms : demo

demonstrate

exhibit

show

to bring a play, concert, etc. before the public audience

synonyms : represent

stage

to introduce different parts of a TV or radio program

synonyms : pose

to deliver a speech or presentation that publicly expresses one's ideas, plans, etc.

synonyms : deliver

to give something to someone as a gift

synonyms : gift

give

give, especially as an honor or reward

synonyms : award

cause to come to know personally

synonyms : acquaint

introduce

to show, offer, or provide something for others to consider or look at

bring forward and present to the mind

synonyms : lay out

represent

hand over formally

synonyms : submit

represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

synonyms : portray

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

synonyms : salute

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

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

synonyms : confront

face

to have or exhibit particular signs or symptoms during a medical check-up

Examples

1. The students presented their science project on renewable energy sources.

2. The executive presented a summary of the company's performance during the quarter.

3. The professor presented the findings of her research at an international conference.

4. The lawyer presented the right argument in court.

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