present

(noun) the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech. Synonyms: nowadays. Examples: "That is enough for the present." "He lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow."

(noun) something presented as a gift. Examples: "His tie was a present from his wife."

(noun) a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking. Synonyms: present tense.

(verb) give an exhibition of to an interested audience. Synonyms: show, demo, exhibit, demonstrate. Examples: "She shows her dogs frequently." "We will demo the new software in washington."

(verb) bring forward and present to the mind. Synonyms: represent, lay out. Examples: "We presented the arguments to him." "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason."

(verb) perform (a play), especially on a stage. Synonyms: stage, represent. Examples: "We are going to stage `othello'."

(verb) hand over formally. Synonyms: submit.

(verb) introduce. Synonyms: pose. Examples: "This poses an interesting question."

(verb) give, especially as an honor or reward. Synonyms: award. Examples: "Bestow honors and prizes at graduation."

(verb) give as a present; make a gift of. Synonyms: give, gift. Examples: "What will you give her for her birthday?."

(verb) deliver (a speech, oration, or idea). Synonyms: deliver. Examples: "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students."

(verb) cause to come to know personally. Synonyms: introduce, acquaint. Examples: "Permit me to acquaint you with my son." "Introduce the new neighbors to the community."

(verb) represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture. Synonyms: portray. Examples: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting."

(verb) present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize. Synonyms: confront, face. Examples: "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) formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc..

(verb) recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position. Synonyms: salute. Examples: "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute."

(adj) temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration. Synonyms: present(prenominal) (vs. future) (vs. past). Examples: "The present leader." "Articles for present use." "The present topic." "The present system." "Present observations."

(adj) being or existing in a specified place. Synonyms: present (vs. absent). Examples: "The murderer is present in this room." "Present at the wedding." "Present at the creation."