Definitions of present:

• noun:   a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
• noun:   something presented as a gift

  Example: "His tie was a present from his wife"

• noun:   the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

  Example: "That is enough for the present"

• verb:   hand over formally
• verb:   introduce
• verb:   bring forward and present to the mind

  Example: "We presented the arguments to him"

• verb:   formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
• verb:   give, especially as a reward
• verb:   recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position
• verb:   cause to come to know personally
• verb:   deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

  Example: "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"

• verb:   represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally
• verb:   perform (a play), especially on a stage
• verb:   give as a present; make a gift of
• verb:   present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
• verb:   show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
• adjective:   spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place

  Example: "The murderer is present in this room"