RhymeZone: present definitions

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"