present — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

present (/prɪˈzent/)

verb  ·  Intermediate  ·  Common Verbs

🔊 /prɪˈzent/

Meaning

Meaning: show or give formally

To formally give or show something to a group of people.

Examples

🗣 She will present the research findings to the whole committee on Friday afternoon.

Etymology

From Old French ‘presenter’, from Latin ‘praesentare’ (to place before).

How & Where It’s Used

As a verb, stressed on the second syllable; common in business and academia.

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