Definition of "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: bring forward and present to the mind

"We presented the arguments to him."

verb: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

verb: cause to come to know personally

verb: formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

verb: deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

"The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students."

verb: present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

verb: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

verb: perform (a play), especially on a stage

verb: give an exhibition of to an interested audience

verb: give as a present; make a gift of

verb: give, especially as an honor or reward

verb: hand over formally

verb: introduce

adjective: temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

"The present leader."

adjective: being or existing in a specified place

"The murderer is present in this room."