Present

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NOUN

the period of time that is happening now

something presented as a gift

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

VERB

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

bring forward and present to the mind

perform (a play), especially on a stage

hand over formally

introduce

give, especially as an honor or reward

give as a present

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

cause to come to know personally

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

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

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

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation

ADJ

temporal sense

being or existing in a specified place

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