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present (n):
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

present (n):
something presented as a gift
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his tie was a present from his wife

present (v):
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
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We confronted him with the evidence.
He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions.
An enormous dilemma faces us

present (n):
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.
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow

present (v):
bring forward and present to the mind
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We presented the arguments to him.
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason

present (v):
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

present (v):
cause to come to know personally
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permit me to acquaint you with my son.
introduce the new neighbors to the community

present (v):
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

present (v):
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
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The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

present (v):
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

present (v):
perform (a play), especially on a stage
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we are going to stage `Othello'

present (v):
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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She shows her dogs frequently.
We will demo the new software in Washington

present (v):
give as a present; make a gift of
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What will you give her for her birthday?

present (v):
give, especially as an honor or reward
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bestow honors and prizes at graduation

present (v):
hand over formally

present (v):
introduce
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This poses an interesting question

present (a):
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
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the present leader.
articles for present use.
the present topic.
the present system.
present observations

present (a):
being or existing in a specified place
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the murderer is present in this room.
present at the wedding.
present at the creation

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