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1.
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
the present leader
articles for present use
the present topic
the present system
present observations
2.
spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place
the murderer is present in this room
present at the wedding
present at the creation
'present' - used as a noun
3.
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
that is enough for the present
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
4.
something presented as a gift
his tie was a present from his wife
5.
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
'present' - used as a verb
6.
show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
7.
bring forward and present to the mind
We presented the arguments to him
8.
perform (a play), especially on a stage
9.
hand over formally
10.
introduce
11.
give, especially as an honor or reward
12.
give as a present; make a gift of
13.
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
14.
cause to come to know personally
15.
represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally
16.
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
17.
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
18.
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
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derived forms
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1. Present / Plural
presents
2. Present / Past
presented
3. Present / Third Person
presents
4. Present / Present Participle
presenting
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