present

perform (a play), especially on a stage

cause to come to know personally

give as a present; make a gift of

bring forward and present to the mind

“We presented the arguments to him”

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

being or existing in a specified place

“the murderer is present in this room”

formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

something presented as a gift

“his tie was a present from his wife”

temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

“the present leader”

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

“that is enough for the present”

give, especially as an honor or reward