2 present verb pre·sent \ pri-ˈzent \ Definition of present presented ; presenting ; presents a (1) : to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status ( 2 ) : to introduce socially b : to bring (something, such as a play) before the public : to give or bestow formally a : to lay (something, such as a charge) before a court as an object of inquiry b : to bring a formal public charge, indictment, or presentment against : to nominate to a benefice a : to offer to view : show b : to bring to one's attention : to act the part of : perform : to aim, point, or direct (something, such as a weapon) so as to face something or in a particular direction intransitive verb 1 : to p...