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presenting

/prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/ /priˈzɛntɪŋ/

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To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

Examples :

"to present an envoy to the king"

communication society culture event

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To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.

Examples :

"The church elders are presenting Mr. Jones to the bishop for consideration as the new pastor. "

religion law theology

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To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.

Examples :

"She is presenting her complaint about the noisy neighbors to the homeowner's association. "

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To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.

Examples :

"The police are presenting evidence to the judge, officially accusing Mr. Jones of robbery. "

law government politics

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To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.

Examples :

"The doctor is presenting his research findings at the medical conference. "

appearance action event communication

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To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.

Examples :

"The student is presenting her science project to the class today. "

communication action business media appearance

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To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.

Examples :

"The teacher was presenting a new math concept to the class, making sure everyone understood the steps involved. "

communication business education

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To put on, stage (a play etc.).

Examples :

"The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers."

entertainment culture stage

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To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.

Examples :

"The soldier was presenting his rifle, aiming carefully at the target. "

weapon military police action position

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To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.

Examples :

"Well, one idea does present itself."

mind action communication

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To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom.

Examples :

"The patient presented with insomnia."

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To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.

Examples :

"During labor, the baby was presenting breech, meaning its buttocks were appearing first instead of its head. "

medicine physiology body sex family human

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(with "as") To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender).

Examples :

"She is presenting as a woman. "

appearance person being

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To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).

Examples :

"She is presenting the news on Channel 4 tonight. "

media entertainment job

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To give a gift or presentation to (someone).

Examples :

"She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment."

communication action

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To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.

Examples :

"The teacher is presenting each student with a certificate for completing the course. "

communication business action

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To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.

Examples :

"I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw."

communication business

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To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.

Examples :

"The waiter is presenting the bill to our table now. "

business finance

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To display one's female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour.

animal sex biology action physiology