Quick definitions from WordNet (present)

▸ noun:  a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
▸ noun:  something presented as a gift ("His tie was a present from his wife")
▸ noun:  the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech ("That is enough for the present")
▸ verb:  hand over formally
▸ verb:  introduce
▸ verb:  bring forward and present to the mind ("We presented the arguments to him")
▸ verb:  formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
▸ verb:  give, especially as a reward
▸ verb:  recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position
▸ verb:  cause to come to know personally
▸ verb:  deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) ("The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students")
▸ verb:  represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally
▸ verb:  perform (a play), especially on a stage
▸ verb:  give as a present; make a gift of
▸ verb:  present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
▸ verb:  show or demonstrate something to an interested audience
▸ adjective:  spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place ("The murderer is present in this room")

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▸ Also see present