present

Adjective
  1. Temporal sense;
    Intermediate between past and future;
    Now existing or happening or in consideration (synset 301735600)
    "the present leader"; "articles for present use"; "the present topic"; "the present system"; "present observations"
    tells us about: timing - the time when something happens
    similar to:
  2. Being or existing in a specified place (synset 301852337)
    "the murderer is present in this room"; "present at the wedding"; "present at the creation"
    tells us about: presence - the state of being present; current existence
    similar to:
Noun
  1. The period of time that is happening now;
    Any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech (synset 115144478)
    "that is enough for the present"; "he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow"
    is a type of: time - the continuum of experience in which events pass from the future through the present to the past
    subtypes:
    same as: nowadays
  2. Something presented as a gift (synset 113289865)
    "his tie was a present from his wife"
    is a type of: gift - something acquired without compensation
    subtypes:
  3. A verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking (synset 106340727)
    is a type of: tense - a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
    subtypes: historical present - the use of the present tense to describe past actions or states
    same as: present tense
Verb
  1. Give an exhibition of to an interested audience (synset 202153218)
    "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington"
    is a type of: show - make visible or noticeable
    subtypes: bring home - make understandable and clear
    same as: demo, demonstrate, exhibit, show
  2. Bring forward and present to the mind (synset 200775012)
    "We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
    is a type of: say, state, tell - express in words
    subtypes:
    • argue, reason - present reasons and arguments
    • argue, indicate - give evidence of
    • spin - twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation
    same as: lay out, represent
  3. Perform (a play), especially on a stage (synset 201715304)
    "we are going to stage `Othello'"
    referred to in: performing arts - arts or skills that require public performance
    is a type of: re-create - create anew
    subtypes: localise, localize, place, set - locate
    same as: represent, stage
  4. Hand over formally (synset 202267560)
    is a type of: give - transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
    subtypes: bring in - submit (a verdict) to a court
    same as: submit
  5. Introduce (synset 202728538)
    "This poses an interesting question"
    is a type of: be, comprise, constitute, make up, represent - form or compose
    same as: pose
  6. Give, especially as an honor or reward (synset 202266695)
    "bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
    is a type of: allocate, apportion - distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
    subtypes:
    same as: award
  7. Give as a present;
    Make a gift of (synset 202205200)
    "What will you give her for her birthday?"
    subtypes:
    same as: gift, give
  8. Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) (synset 200991634)
    "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"
    is a type of: mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize - express in speech
    subtypes: speechify - make speeches; hold forth, or harangue with a certain degree of formality
    same as: deliver
  9. Cause to come to know personally (synset 200902866)
    "permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
    is a type of: inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
    subtypes:
    same as: acquaint, introduce
    verb group: acquaint, familiarise, familiarize - make familiar or conversant with
  10. Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture (synset 201692666)
    "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
    referred to in: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things
    is a type of: interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of
    subtypes: commend - present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
    same as: portray
  11. Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize (synset 201068455)
    "We confronted him with the evidence"; "He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"; "An enormous dilemma faces us"
    same as: confront, face
    verb group: confront, face, face up - deal with (something unpleasant) head on
  12. Formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. (synset 200903414)
    is a type of: acquaint, introduce, present - cause to come to know personally
  13. Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation;
    Assume a prescribed position (synset 200901719)
    "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
    entail: gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement
    is a type of: greet, recognise, recognize - express greetings upon meeting someone
    same as: salute

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