PRESENTS

Give an exhibition of to an interested audience

Example: "She shows her dogs frequently"

Bring forward and present to the mind

Example: "We presented the arguments to him"

Perform (a play), especially on a stage

Example: "We are going to stage `othello'"

Hand over formally

Offer for others to consider

Example: "This poses an interesting question"

Give, especially as an honor or reward

Example: "Bestow honors and prizes at graduation"

Give as a present; make a gift of

Example: "What will you give her for her birthday?"

Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

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

Cause to come to know personally

Example: "Permit me to acquaint you with my son"

Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

Example: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"

Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

Example: "We confronted him with the evidence"

Formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

Example: "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"