Main entry: present, present tense
Definition: a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Main entry: present
Definition: something presented as a gift
Usage: his tie was a present from his wife
Definition: the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
Usage: that is enough for the present; he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
Main entry: lay out, represent, present
Definition: bring forward and present to the mind
Usage: We presented the arguments to him; We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
Definition: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
Usage: When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
Main entry: introduce, present, acquaint
Definition: cause to come to know personally
Usage: permit me to acquaint you with my son; introduce the new neighbors to the community
Main entry: present
Definition: formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
Definition: deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
Usage: The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
Main entry: face, confront, present
Definition: present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Usage: We confronted him with the evidence; He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions; An enormous dilemma faces us
Definition: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
Usage: The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
Main entry: stage, represent, present
Definition: perform (a play), especially on a stage
Usage: we are going to stage `Othello'
Main entry: show, demo, demonstrate, present, exhibit
Definition: give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Usage: She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington
Main entry: gift, give, present
Definition: give as a present; make a gift of
Usage: What will you give her for her birthday?
Definition: give, especially as an honor or reward
Usage: bestow honors and prizes at graduation
Definition: hand over formally
Definition: introduce
Usage: This poses an interesting question
Main entry: present
Definition: temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
Usage: the present leader; articles for present use; the present topic; the present system; present observations
Main entry: present
Definition: being or existing in a specified place
Usage: the murderer is present in this room; present at the wedding; present at the creation