pre·sent 2 (prĭ-zěnt') v.
pre·sent·ed, pre·sent·ing, pre·sents
v.
tr.
To introduce, especially with formal ceremony.
To introduce (a young woman) to society with conventional ceremony.
To make a gift or award of.
To make a gift to.
To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
To bring a charge or indictment against.
To bring before the public: present a play.
To make a gift or award of.
To make a gift to.
To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
To bring a charge or indictment against.
To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
To bring a charge or indictment against.
To hold, carry, or point (a weapon) in a particular manner as a salutation or sign of honor, usually along the center axis of the body.
Ecclesiastical To recommend (a cleric) for a benefice.
Law
To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
To bring a charge or indictment against.
v.
intr.
To manifest as a part of a disease or medical condition.
To make a presentation.
n.
pres·ent (prěz'ənt) Something presented; a gift.
pre·sent (prĭ-zěnt') The position of a rifle or other weapon when presented.
[Middle English presenten, from Old French presenter, from Latin presentāre, to show, from praesēns, praesent-, present participle of praeesse, to be in front of; see present1.] pre·sent'er n.
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