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(noun) present tense
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
(noun) nowadays
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
that is enough for the present; he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
bring forward and present to the mind
We presented the arguments to him; We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
(verb) salute
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
cause to come to know personally
permit me to acquaint you with my son; introduce the new neighbors to the community
(verb) deliver
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
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
(verb) portray
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
perform (a play), especially on a stage
we are going to stage `Othello'
(verb) show, demo, demonstrate, exhibit
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
She shows her dogs frequently; We will demo the new software in Washington
give as a present; make a gift of
What will you give her for her birthday?
(verb) award
give, especially as an honor or reward
bestow honors and prizes at graduation
(verb) submit
hand over formally
(verb) pose
introduce
This poses an interesting question