0 something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you:
1 the period of time that is happening now, not the past or the future:
2 in a particular place:
I don't have her present address.
Please state your present occupation and salary.
4 to give, provide, or make something known:
The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.
The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.
He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.
The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).
The school is presenting (= performing) "West Side Story" as its end-of-term production.
5 to introduce a television or radio show:
She presents the late-night news.
May I present Professor Carter?
Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher.
He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.
An opportunity suddenly presented itself.
6 to see a doctor, etc. when showing particular signs of an illness or medical condition :
Children presenting with acute respiratory infections were referred for a chest X-ray.
When patients present with chest pain, clinical examination and patient history are fundamental to determine the probable cause of pain.
Medical conditions might present differently during pregnancy.
Bone cancer generally presents as pain in the area of thetumour.
7 something that is given without being asked for, esp. on a special occasion or to say thank you; a gift:
a birthday/wedding/graduation present
Did you wrap the present?
9 (in grammar) having the tense of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that are happening or existing at this time:
10 having the tense of a verb used to describe actions, events, or states that are happening or existing at this time:
11 in a particular place:
12 to give, show, provide, or make known:
The mayor presented five firefighters with medals for saving people’s lives.
Two clubs in the neighborhood present jazz on Thursdays.
Dr. Gottlieb will present her research in a series of lectures this spring.
Paul Groncki presented himself to the receptionist on the 41st floor.
An opportunity suddenly presented itself.
13 to cause something:
15 to offer your thoughts, ideas, plans, etc., to others for them to consider:
He will present a detailed explanation of the new sales campaign at the next meeting.
17 if someone or something presents a problem, opportunity, etc., they create it:
We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present.
They got an entire set of silver cutlery as a wedding present.
I was looking for a birthday present for my mother but I didn't find anything suitable.
The children squealed in delight when they saw all the presents under the Christmas tree.
I'm usually too immersed in the present to worry about the future.
Let's talk about the present.
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