| present | a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking |
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| present | something presented as a gift |
| present | the period of time that is happening now |
| present | bring forward and present to the mind |
| present | recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation |
| present | cause to come to know personally |
| present | formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. |
| present | deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) |
| present | present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize |
| present | represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally |
| present | perform (a play), esp. on a stage |
| present | show or demonstrate something to an interested audience |