present

/pɹəˈzɛnt/ · noun

Meaning

The current moment or period of time.
The present tense.
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
Located in the immediate vicinity.
Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
Not delayed; immediate; instant.
Ready; quick in emergency.
Favorably attentive; propitious.
A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.

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