To present meaning in English

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Definition

to present: to show, to give, to introduce verb
a present: a gift noun
the present: the time between the past and the future, the period of time which is "now" noun
(the) present (situation): (the) current, up-to-date (situation) adjective

UK: He presented me with a beautiful watch as a thank-you present.
US: I'll be presenting the prizes at the ceremony.

Examples

  • "Everybody look at the Santa present I got!"
  • "Lucie Lohan and I will now question all of the suspects present."
  • "Bruno : Ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I present Edward Moon, who will sing us a company spirit song!"
  • "I heard him say "slip it in your bag, it's our little secret" to a young French boy shopping for a birthday present for his mother, and "oh go on, treat yourself: I won't tell anyone" to an Icelandic tourist."
  • "Jean : She presents the weather forecast."
  • "Donna : Yes look at that, even Stink the dog got a present, a squeaky toy in the shape of a roast chicken!"
  • "I'll be needing a signature for the presents, please, and I'll be off."
  • "You will be presenting Mr Icarus Quincy."
  • "Brian : So, what's your present Donna?"
  • "The information presented within my self-published book is not strictly speaking "legal" or "admissible" in a court of law."
  • "In spite of my blinding rage, my lifestyle guru has advised me that expressing myself to you via a letter may prove therapeutic, which is why I am penning the present missive from my retreat, high atop the Himalayan peaks."
  • "To this end, I have a plan, and I would like to present my placement strategy to you at my earliest possible convenience!"
  • "Bruno : Luna DeLune, I present you with the future of human resources: Robo-Interviewer!"
  • "In spite of my blinding rage and abiding contempt for you, my yoga guru has advised me that expressing myself to you via a letter may prove therapeutic, which is why I am penning the present missive from my retreat, high atop the Himalayan peaks."
  • "Also present will be Cheryl Mackenna, the corporate buyer for your acquaintance Sheik Jafar."
  • "I will carry you! Present"
  • "Harold, this is your present."
  • "Danica : Boys, give me Bruno's present."
  • "Vamonos! Present"

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