present
/pɹɪˈzɛnt/ verb B2- To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. · to present an envoy to the king
- To appear or represent oneself outwardly. · With your shabby attire, you do not present well as a prospective investment banking associate!
- To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
- To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
- To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
- To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.
- To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.
- To put on, stage (a play etc.). · The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.
He/she/it presents · Past presented · Past participle presented · -ing form presenting
Verb forms
- Base form
- present
- He/she/it
- presents
- Past
- presented
- Past participle
- presented
- -ing form
- presenting
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He was, if I recollect, arrested in a tavern, in company with a great many others.” Then he added, “Monsieur, you may rest assured I shall perform my duty impartially, and that if he be innocent you shall not have appealed to me in vain; should he, however, be guilty, in this present epoch, impunity would furnish a dangerous example, and I must do my duty.”
“I saw you look at me to-day, Lizzy, when my aunt told us of the present report; and I know I appeared distressed; but don’t imagine it was from any silly cause.
In the next room is a new instrument just come down for her--a present from my master: she comes here to-morrow with him.”
“Then, for the present, M.
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