Definition (noun) the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
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that is enough for the present
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he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
Definition (noun) something presented as a gift
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his tie was a present from his wife
Definition (noun) a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Definition (verb) give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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She shows her dogs frequently
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We will demo the new software in Washington
Definition (verb) bring forward and present to the mind
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We presented the arguments to him
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We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
Definition (verb) perform (a play), especially on a stage
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we are going to stage `Othello'
Definition (verb) hand over formally
Definition (verb) introduce
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This poses an interesting question
Definition (verb) give, especially as an honor or reward
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bestow honors and prizes at graduation
Definition (verb) give as a present; make a gift of
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What will you give her for her birthday?
Definition (verb) deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
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The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
Definition (verb) cause to come to know personally
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permit me to acquaint you with my son
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introduce the new neighbors to the community
Definition (verb) represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
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The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
Definition (verb) present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
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We confronted him with the evidence
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He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions
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An enormous dilemma faces us
Definition (verb) formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
Definition (verb) recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
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When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
Definition (adj) temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
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the present leader
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articles for present use
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the present topic
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the present system
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present observations
Definition (adj) being or existing in a specified place
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the murderer is present in this room
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present at the wedding
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present at the creation