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presents

/ˈpɹɛzənts/

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noun

The current moment or period of time.

Examples :

"I'm focused on finishing this project in the present. "

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The present tense.

Examples :

"The grammar textbook presents the present tense in the first chapter. "

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A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.

Examples :

"My grandmother brought several beautiful presents for the children at the school party. "

family holiday tradition event item

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The position of a soldier in presenting arms.

Examples :

"to stand at present"

military position

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

Examples :

"to present an envoy to the king"

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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 churchwardens presents Mr. Davies to the bishop as their choice for the new vicar. "

religion theology

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

Examples :

"The lawyer presents the evidence to the judge. "

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

Examples :

"The police presented the suspect with theft charges. "

law government politics

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

Examples :

"The new intern presents herself to the team leader on her first day. "

appearance action

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

Examples :

"The museum presents a new exhibit of ancient artifacts next month. "

action communication appearance

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

Examples :

"The teacher presents the main points of the chapter at the beginning of the lesson. "

communication mind language

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

Examples :

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

entertainment stage culture art literature

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

Examples :

"The soldier presents his rifle, aiming at the target before squeezing the trigger. "

military weapon 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 philosophy

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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 the ultrasound, the doctor confirmed that the baby presents head-down, which is the ideal position for a vaginal delivery. "

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

Examples :

"At the job interview, she presents as confident and highly skilled, even though she's nervous inside. "

appearance human being person

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

Examples :

"My sister presents the morning show on the local radio station. "

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 business action event family entertainment holiday tradition

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

Examples :

"The teacher presents each student with a certificate at the end of the school year. "

action communication event business family culture

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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 action language service abstract

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

Examples :

"The waiter presents the bill at the end of the meal. "

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 physiology biology

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noun

The document in which the word presents appears.

Examples :

"Know all men by these presents..."