nounπShareThe current moment or period of time."I'm focused on finishing this project in the present. "timenowChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe present tense."The grammar textbook presents the present tense in the first chapter. "grammarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions."My grandmother brought several beautiful presents for the children at the school party. "familyholidaytraditioneventitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe position of a soldier in presenting arms."to stand at present"militarypositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally."to present an envoy to the king"communicationactionsocietycultureeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution."The churchwardens presents Mr. Davies to the bishop as their choice for the new vicar. "religiontheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration."The lawyer presents the evidence to the judge. "lawgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court."The police presented the suspect with theft charges. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally."The new intern presents herself to the team leader on her first day. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit."The museum presents a new exhibit of ancient artifacts next month. "actioncommunicationappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration."The teacher presents the main points of the chapter at the beginning of the lesson. "communicationmindlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo put on, stage (a play etc.)."The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers."entertainmentstagecultureartliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire."The soldier presents his rifle, aiming at the target before squeezing the trigger. "militaryweaponactionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind."Well, one idea does present itself."mindphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom."The patient presented with insomnia."medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth."During the ultrasound, the doctor confirmed that the baby presents head-down, which is the ideal position for a vaginal delivery. "medicinebodyphysiologysexbiologyanatomyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(with "as") To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender)."At the job interview, she presents as confident and highly skilled, even though she's nervous inside. "appearancehumanbeingpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.)."My sister presents the morning show on the local radio station. "mediaentertainmentjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give a gift or presentation to (someone)."She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment."communicationbusinessactioneventfamilyentertainmentholidaytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow."The teacher presents each student with a certificate at the end of the school year. "actioncommunicationeventbusinessfamilycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer."I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw."communicationbusinessactionlanguageserviceabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid."The waiter presents the bill at the end of the meal. "businessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo display one's female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour.animalsexphysiologybiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe document in which the word presents appears."Know all men by these presents..."itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading