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present

verb  pre·sent  \ pri-ˈzent \

Definition of presentpresented; 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 present a weapon

2: to become manifest

3: to come forward as a patient

4: to make a presentation

First Known Use: 14th century