to present
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2.7
- verb
- /ˈprɛzənt/
- Formal
:
entregar
- Mythical Entertainment is proud to present the Duck Tub.
- present an award
If you want something to grow, present it for free.
- If you want something to grow, present it for free.
Examples
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I'm proud to present my very own makeup brand.
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And now, will the Provost please present the candidates for degrees?
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So now I present to you the room tour.
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I am very pleased to present to you my creation.
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Allow me to present... your charming daughter.
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In addition, toward the end of morning circle, Mrs. Baker presents the book of the week.
Academic text (2013) -
May I present, fresh fighting prospect, Henry Pearce.
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Ladies, I present to you Mr. Clark Gable.
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So I happily and proudly present my gingerbread house.
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It is an honor to present this award to the outstanding employee of the year.
Synonyms
∞
1.0
To hand something to someone, for example a present
∞
1.0
To give something to someone
325
3.7
To give a form or application for someone to consider
228
1.5
To officially give a prize or money to someone for achievement
61
5.6
Give something to someone as an honor or gift
27
2.1
To give someone something as a present
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Formal
7
7.6
A legal rule that allows stopping speech when it poses a serious, obvious threat to public safety
- Specialized
1
3.3
A verb form made by adding -ing that shows an action happening now or that describes a noun
- Specialized
Use present tense to tell past events as if they are happening now
- Specialized
A verb tense using has or have been plus -ing for actions started in the past and still continuing
- Specialized
A verb form using has/have been plus -ing to show an action that started in the past and continues now
- Specialized
A verb tense used to talk about actions that happened before now and still matter
- Specialized
A verb form showing actions happening now using am, is, or are plus -ing
- Specialized
A verb tense for actions and facts that happen often and are true now
- Specialized
A small ending added to a verb to show present time, like the -s in runs
- Specialized
A verb tense that talks about regular actions, facts, and situations that are true now
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Present as a verb meaning to give formally comes from Latin praesentare 'to place before' or 'to show'. So to present an award or a ticket is to put it before someone in a formal way.