Meaning
To show or give something to a group of people.
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Word origin
From Latin praesentare, meaning to place something before someone.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praesentare
- English cognates
- presence, presentation
Grammar
Examples
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You "present something to" the people who are watching.
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"Present someone with something" is used for prizes and gifts.
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The stress falls on the second part of the verb: pre-SENT.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 6: present, leg, worth and 7 more words.