present

Sense 1 noun

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

that is enough for the present

Sense 2 verb

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

She shows her dogs frequently

Sense 3 noun

something presented as a gift

his tie was a present from his wife

Sense 4 verb

bring forward and present to the mind

We presented the arguments to him

Sense 5 adjective

being or existing in a specified place

the murderer is present in this room

Sense 6 noun

a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

Sense 7 verb

perform (a play), especially on a stage

we are going to stage `Othello'

Sense 8 verb

hand over formally

Sense 9 verb

introduce

This poses an interesting question

Sense 10 verb

give, especially as an honor or reward

bestow honors and prizes at graduation

Sense 11 verb

give as a present; make a gift of

What will you give her for her birthday?

Sense 12 verb

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students

Sense 13 verb

cause to come to know personally

permit me to acquaint you with my son

Sense 14 verb

represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting

Sense 15 verb

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

We confronted him with the evidence

Sense 16 verb

formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

Sense 17 verb

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute