"present" Definition

Definitions for the word "present" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. adj.
1 (usu. Predic.) Being in the place in question. 2 a now existing, occurring, or being such. B now being considered etc. (in the present case). 3 gram. Expressing an action etc. Now going on or habitually performed (present participle). n. (prec. By the) 1 the time now passing (no time like the present). 2 gram. Present tense. at present now. By these presents law by this document. For the present just now; for the time being. [latin praesens -ent-]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
2. v.
1 introduce, offer, or exhibit for attention or consideration. 2 a (with a thing as object, foll. By to) offer or give as a gift (to a person). B (with a person as object, foll. By with) make available to; cause to have (that presents us with a problem). 3 a (of a company, producer, etc.) Put (a piece of entertainment) before the public. B (of a performer, compère, etc.) Introduce. 4 introduce (a person) formally (may i present my fiancé?). 5 a (of a circumstance) reveal (some quality etc.) (this presents some difficulty). B exhibit (an appearance etc.). 6 (of an idea etc.) Offer or suggest itself. 7 deliver (a cheque, bill, etc.) For acceptance or payment. 8 a (usu. Foll. By at) aim (a weapon). B hold out (a weapon) in position for aiming. present arms hold a rifle etc. Vertically in front of the body as a salute. presenter n. (in sense 3b). [latin praesento: related to *present1]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884
3. n.
Thing given, gift. [french: related to *present1]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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