present (EN)

adjective, noun, noun, verb

adjective “present”

1. existing or happening now
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   The present situation demands our attention.
2. being in a particular place; attending
   All members present agreed on the new policy.
3. attentive and focused on the current moment
   Yoga helps me stay present and mindful.

noun “present”

1. the current time; now
   We should focus on the present and not worry about the past.
2. the form of a verb that shows an action is occurring at the moment of speaking
   In the sentence "She walks," the verb "walks" is in the present.

noun “present”

1. a gift given to someone on a special occasion
   She received many presents on her birthday.
2. (military) the position of a soldier in presenting arms
   The soldiers stood at present during the ceremony.

verb “present”

1. to formally give something to someone
   The mayor presented an award to the firefighter for his bravery.
2. to show or display something
   The scientist will present her findings at the conference.
3. to formally introduce someone
   Allow me to present our new CEO, Mr. Johnson.
4. to offer something for consideration
   She presented her proposal to the committee.
5. to act as a host on a show or event
   He presents a popular quiz show on television.
6. (medicine) to show symptoms of a disease
   The patient presented with a high fever and rash.
7. to appear or come forward
   He presented himself at the police station to make a statement.
8. (military) to hold a weapon in a formal position
   The soldiers presented arms during the national anthem.
9. (zoology) for an animal to display readiness to mate
   The female baboon presented to the male during mating season.