Main Entry:

²pre·sent

Pronunciation:

\pri-ˈzent\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French presenter, from Latin praesentare, from praesent-, praesens, adjective

Date:

14th century

transitive verb1 a (1): to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status (2): to introduce socially b: to bring (as a play) before the public2: to make a gift to3: to give or bestow formally4 a: to lay (as a charge) before a court as an object of inquiry b: to bring a formal public charge, indictment, or presentment against5: to nominate to a benefice6 a: to offer to view : show b: to bring to one's attention <this presents a problem>7: to act the part of : perform8: to aim, point, or direct (as a weapon) so as to face something or in a particular directionintransitive verb1: to present a weapon2: to become manifest3: to come forward as a patient4: to make a presentation

synonyms see give

— pre·sent·er noun