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verb /prɪˈzɛnt/
1
to give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasion.
to give something to someone in a formal way or in a ceremony.
to give sth to sb, especially formally at a ceremony.
to give, provide or make known.
to give something to someone formally or officially.
If you present someone with something such as a prize or document, or if you present it to them, you formally give it to them.
present somebody with something
He was presented with a bottle of champagne /ʃæm'pen/.
She was presented with an award.
present something to somebody/something
The computer centre presented a cheque for £500 to cancer research.
He presented the queen with a diamond necklace.
He was presented with a medal at the ceremony.
She presented a check for $5,000 to the charity.
The local MP will start the race and present the prizes.
On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs.
The sword /sɔrd/ was presented by the family to the museum.
The winners were presented with medals.
The documentary presented us with a balanced view of the issue.
The classroom presented a cheerful busy atmosphere to the visitors (= appeared to them to have this).
The school is presenting (= performing) 'West Side Story' as its end-of-term production.
Hannah was the guest of honour and presented the prizes.
We are very pleased to have been presented with this prestigious award. [prestigious = /prɛ'stɪdʒəs/ adjective, admired as one of the best and most important]
Finally the mayor presented the medals to the winners.
The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception.
Prince Michael of Kent presented the prizes.
The group intended to present this petition to the parliament. [petition = /pə'tɪʃən/ noun, a written request signed by a lot of people, asking someone in authority to do something or change something]
2
to cause something to happen or exist.
to create (a problem, challenge, etc.) for someone or something.
to cause sth to happen or be experienced.
to cause something such as a problem, threat, or opportunity.
If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it.
present somebody with something
I knew I had presented her with an impossible task.
present a problem/difficulty
Large classes present great problems to many teachers.
Storing these delicate artifacts presents [=poses] a challenge for the college. [delicate = /'dɛləkət/ adjective, easily damaged or broken SYN fragile] [fragile = /'frædʒəl/ adjective, easily broken or damaged OPP strong]
The conflicting information presents a dilemma (for us): which numbers are correct? [dilemma = /dɪˈlɛmə/ noun, a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad]
The shortages presented a serious problem to the government. = The shortages presented the government with a serious problem.
We have been presented with a difficult task.
Your request shouldn't present us with any problems.
Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk.
Irradiation presents environmental dangers.
The letter presented the family with a problem that would be difficult to solve.
It was argued that the group’s activities presented a threat to national security.
Despite its free-market reforms, the country still presents foreign investors with a challenge.
The task should present no difficulty for someone of her experience.
This presents a problem for many financial consumers.
The future is going to be one that presents many challenges.
This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance.
Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma. [liberal = /'lɪbərəl/ adjective, allowing people or organizations a lot of political or economic freedom. noun, someone with liberal opinions or principles OPP conservative]
3
present yourself
to talk and behave in a particular way when you meet people.
to officially appear somewhere.
to arrive somewhere and introduce yourself.
if you present yourself somewhere, you go there, especially for an official purpose.
The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people.
If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment.
He presents himself well.
You will be asked to present yourself for interview.
She was ordered to present herself in court on 20 May.
He presented himself at the doctor's at 9.30 a.m. as arranged.
In the run-up to the elections he sought to present himself as a family man.
He presented himself at the reception desk.
all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident way in public.
She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony.
We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly [= on time].
4
to show or describe someone or something.
to formally talk about (something you have written, studied, etc.) to a group of people.
to describe or show (someone or something) in a particular way.
to show or offer sth for other people to look at or consider.
to offer something for people to consider or judge.
When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way.
If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way.
The artist was determined to present an accurate picture.
We’ll present the information using a chart.
present somebody as something
Shakespeare presents the hero as a noble man doomed to make mistakes. [noble = /'nobl/ noun, a member of the highest social class with a title such as ‘Duke’ or ‘Countess’]
The government presents itself as being sensitive to environmental issues.
The scientist presented his results/report to the committee.
She will be presenting a paper on methods for teaching ESL at the conference.
What time will you be presenting?
No matter how the government tries to present what happened, it was a tragic mistake.
The article presents an accurate picture of the contemporary lives of Japanese women.
The candidate tried to present a more upbeat image of himself. [upbeat = /'ʌpbit/ adjective, positive and making you feel that good things will happen OPP downbeat]
She presents herself as a very ambitious person.
The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June.
Eight options were presented for consideration.
Are you presenting a paper at the conference?
He presents a convincing case. [convincing = /kən'vɪnsɪŋ/ adjective, making you believe that something is true or right]
The banks will begin to present their arguments today.
He likes to present himself as a radical politician.
The press presents this as a kind of victory.
The article presents these proposals as misguided. [misguided = /ˌmɪs'ɡaɪdɪd/ adjective, 1). intended to be helpful but in fact making a situation worse. 2). a misguided idea or opinion is wrong because it is based on a wrong understanding of a situation]
The commission presented its report in October.
Barnes subsequently presented the case to a meeting of the Education Committee.
We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chart forms.
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution. [beguiling = /bi'ɡailiŋ/ adjective, attractive and interesting]
The government has presented these changes as major reforms.
The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers.
In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light.
5
to give a speech in which you offer an idea, plan etc to be considered or accepted
to make (something) available to be used or considered.
to express something such as greetings to someone.
Our manager is due to present the report at the end of the month.
present something to somebody
On January 3 the company will present its plans to the bank.
The defense will present [=produce] evidence refuting the charges.
An offer was presented for our consideration.
He presented the report to his colleagues at the meeting.
6
to show something such as an official document or ticket to someone in an official position
to show (something) to someone.
to give sb a cheque or bill that they should pay.
to show something such as a passport to someone in an official position so that they can check it.
You must present your passport to the customs officer.
He presented his ID to the security guard.
You'll be required to present a passport when you cross the border.
A cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank.
The builders presented a bill for several hundred pounds.
The soldiers stopped them and said they must present their papers.
He presented his passport to the guard for inspection.
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to give a performance in a theatre, cinema etc, or broadcast a programme on television or radio.
She used to present a gardening programme on TV.
to produce or organize something such as a play, film, or exhibition.
When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it.
Edinburgh Theatre Company presents ‘The Wind in the Willows’.
Compass Theatre Company presents a new production of ‘King Lear’.
The string orchestra of the Music School of Lemgo will present a concert in the Guildhall.
The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of `Over the Bridge'.
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if you present a television or radio programme, you introduce its different parts SYN host
to make (something, such as a play or show) available to be seen by the public.
to introduce the different parts of (a radio or television program).
to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it.
to introduce a television or radio show.
to be the person who introduces a television or radio programme.
If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it.[mainly BRIT].
Thursday’s ‘The Late Show’ was presented by Cynthia Rose.
The Main Street Theater Company is presenting Shakespeare's Othello next month.
The museum is presenting an exhibition of paintings by Monet.
She presents [=(US) hosts] a popular game show.
She used to present a gardening programme on TV.
She presents the late-night news.
The show will be presented by Trevor McDonald.
Next week the Royal National Theatre presents Michael Frayn’s.
She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC.
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to give something or someone a particular appearance or style.
to show or describe sth/sb in a particular way.
to show someone or something in a particular way so that people have a particular opinion about them.
If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear.
The restaurant likes to present food with style.
The company has decided it must present a more modern image.
It is essential that we present a united front (= show that we all agree).
You need to present yourself better.
The film presents a disturbing image of youth culture.
Despite the disagreements, they managed to present a united front.
Statistics can be used to challenge theories that are presented as facts.
The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight. [onlooker = /'ɑnlʊkɚ/ noun, someone who watches something happening without being involved in it] [pathetic = /pə'θɛtɪk/ adjective, 1). something or someone that is pathetic is so useless, unsuccessful, or weak that they annoy you. 2). making you feel pity or sympathy]
But some feel in presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its radical edge and its individuality. [radical = /'rædɪkl/ adjective, 1). a radical change or difference is very big and important OPP slight. 2). radical ideas are very new and different, and are against what most people think or believe → conservative]
presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large. [dignified = /'dɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adjective, behaving in a calm and serious way, even in a difficult situation, which makes people respect you] [dignify = /'dɪɡnɪfaɪ/ verb, to make something or someone seem better or more important than they really are, especially by using a particular word to describe them.]
10
something presents itself
if a situation, opportunity etc presents itself, it suddenly happens or exists.
(of an opportunity, a solution, etc.) to suddenly happen or become available. SYN arise.
If something presents itself, it happens.
if something such as an opportunity, idea, or problem presents itself, it suddenly happens.
If an opportunity or problem presents itself, it occurs, often when you do not expect it.
I’ll tell her as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
The opportunity presented itself [=became available], and she took advantage of it.
One major problem did present itself, though.
As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job.
Thankfully, a solution presented itself to him surprisingly soon.
An opportunity suddenly presented itself.
I’ll tell her when the opportunity presents itself.
Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself. [insult = /ɪn'sʌlt/ verb, to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude]
A further obstacle has presented itself, however.
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to formally introduce someone to another person, especially to someone of a very high rank.
to introduce (someone or something) to an audience.
to introduce (someone) to a person who is important, of high rank, etc.
to introduce sb formally, especially to sb of higher rank or status.
to introduce a person.
to introduce someone formally to someone else, especially to an important person.
If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them.
I was presented to the Queen in 1964.
I am pleased to present our first comedian of the night. [comedian = /kə'midɪən/ noun, someone whose job is to tell jokes and make people laugh]
He was presented as ambassador to the king.
May I present my fiancé to you?
May I present Professor Carter?
Later on I'd like to present you to the headteacher.
Miss Abbott, may I present my nephew George Langley?
They hovered around, hoping to be presented to the Queen.
Fox stepped forward, welcomed him in Malay, and presented him to Jack.
Allow me to present my wife's cousin, Mr Zachary Colenso.
12
present your apologies/compliments etc [compliment = /'kɑmpləmənt/ noun, an action that shows you admire someone]
used to greet someone, say sorry to them etc very politely.
to express (something, such as an apology).
to offer or express sth in speech or writing.
Mrs. Gottlieb presents her apologies and regrets she will not be able to attend. [regret = /rɪ'ɡrɛt/ verb, to feel sorry about something you have done and wish you had not done it]
Please allow me to present my apologies (to you).
Let me present my congratulations and best wishes (to you) on this happy occasion.
Please allow me to present my apologies.
He has asked me to present his apologies for his absence.
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to show an illness by having a particular symptom (=sign of an illness).
if a patient presents with particular signs of an illness, they have those signs.
The doctor asked whether any of the children had been presenting any unusual symptoms.
Three of the five patients presented with fever and severe headaches.
Children presenting with respiratory /'rɛspərətɔri/ infections were given chest x-rays.
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present arms
when soldiers present arms, they hold their guns straight up in front of them while an officer or other important person walks past.
(of soldiers) to hold a rifle vertical in front of the body as a mark of respect.
if soldiers are ordered to present arms, they hold their weapons upright in front of them in order to show respect for someone important who is going past them.
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to bring (yourself) to a particular place
She was ordered to present herself at court [=to go to court] the next day.
presenter NOUN
the presenter of the award.
The presenter spoke well.
(Brit) the presenter [=(US) host] of the game show
