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present*/*/*/
[ˈprez(ə)nt] adj I
1) existing or happening now
The present situation cannot be allowed to continue.[/ex]
The present owners purchased the farm in 1976.[/ex]
2) at an event, or in a place
Among those present at the ceremony were the ambassador and his wife.[/ex]
•
the present day — now[/ex]
It's a tradition that has survived right up till the present day.[/ex]
II
verb [T]
present */*/*/[prɪˈzent]
1) to give something to someone formally or officially
Who will be presenting the prizes?[/ex]
We are very pleased to have been presented with this award.[/ex]
Finally the mayor presented the medals to the winners.[/ex]
2) to cause something such as a problem, threat, or opportunity
The group's activities presented a threat to national security.[/ex]
3) to offer something for people to consider
The commission presented its report in October.[/ex]
4) to show someone or something in a particular way
The film presents a disturbing image of youth culture.[/ex]
5) British
to introduce a television or radio programme
The show will be presented by Trevor McDonald.[/ex]
6) to produce or organize something such as a play, film, or exhibition
7) to show something such as a passport to someone in an official position
III
noun
present */*/*/[ˈprez(ə)nt]
1) [C] something that you give to someone, for example on their birthday
Syn:
gift
a wedding/birthday/Christmas present[/ex]
Yuki was wrapping a present for her mother.[/ex]
2) the present
[singular] the period of time that is happening now
We must learn to live in the present, not in the past.[/ex]
3) the present
[singular] linguistics the present tense
•
at present — now[/ex]
At present there seems to be no solution to the crisis.[/ex]

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