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pre⋅sent

2 [v. pri-zent; n. prez-uh

nt]

–verb (used with object)

1.	to furnish or endow with a gift or the like, esp. by formal act: to present someone with a gold watch.

2.	to bring, offer, or give, often in a formal or ceremonious way: to present one's card.

3.	afford or furnish (an opportunity, possibility, etc.).

4.	to hand over or submit, as a bill or a check, for payment: The waiter presented our bill for lunch.

5.	to introduce (a person) to another, esp. in a formal manner: Mrs. Smith, may I present Mr. Jones?

6.	to bring before or introduce to the public: to present a new play.

7.	to come to show (oneself) before a person, in or at a place, etc.

8.	to show or exhibit: This theater will present films on a larger screen.

9.	to bring forth or render for or before another or others; offer for consideration: to present an alternative plan.

10.	to set forth in words; frame or articulate: to present arguments.

11.	to represent, impersonate, or act, as on the stage.

12.	to direct, point, or turn (something) to something or someone: He presented his back to the audience.

13.	to level or aim (a weapon, esp. a firearm).

14.

Law.

a.	to bring against, as a formal charge against a person.

b.	to bring formally to the notice of the proper authority, as an offense.

15.	British Ecclesiastical. to offer or recommend (a member of the clergy) to the bishop for institution to a benefice.

–noun pres⋅ent

16.	a thing presented as a gift; gift: Christmas presents.

Origin:
1175–1225; (n.) ME < OF, orig. in phrase en present in presence (see present ¹ ); (v.) ME presenten < OF presenter < ML praesentāre to give, show, present for approval, L: to exhibit (to the mind or senses), deriv. of praesēns present ¹

Synonyms:
1. bestow, donate. See give. 2. proffer. 3. yield. 5. See introduce. 9. introduce. 11. enact. 16. benefaction, grant, tip, gratuity. Present, gift, donation, bonus refer to something freely given. Present and gift are both used of something given as an expression of affection, friendship, interest, or respect. Present is the less formal; gift is generally used of something conferred (esp. with ceremony) on an individual, a group, or an institution: a birthday present; a gift to a bride. Donation applies to an important gift, most often of money and usually of considerable size, though the term is often used to avoid the suggestion of charity in speaking of small gifts to or for the needy: a donation to an endowment fund, to the Red Cross. Bonus applies to something, again usually money, given in addition to what is due, esp. to employees who have worked for a long time or particularly well: a bonus at the end of the year.

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pre·sent² (prĭ-zěnt')

v. pre·sent·ed, pre·sent·ing, pre·sents

v. tr.

1. To introduce, especially with formal ceremony.
2. To introduce (a young woman) to society with conventional ceremony.
3. To make a gift or award of.
4. To make a gift to.
5. To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
6. To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
7. To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
8. To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
9. To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
10. To bring a charge or indictment against.
To bring before the public: present a play.
1. To make a gift or award of.
2. To make a gift to.
3. To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
4. To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
5. To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
6. To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
7. To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
8. To bring a charge or indictment against.
1. To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
2. To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
3. To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
4. To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
5. To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
6. 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
1. To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
2. To bring a charge or indictment against.

v. intr.

To manifest as a part of a disease or medical condition.
To make a presentation.

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.

Main Entry: pre·sent·ing
Pronunciation: pri-'zent-i[ng]
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or being a symptom, condition, or sign which ispatent upon initial examination of a patient or which the patient discloses to the physician presenting sign of a severe systemic disease —H. H. Roenigk, Jr.>

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