Verb

(en verb)

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

to present an envoy to the king

To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.

To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.

* 1971 , , Religion and the Decline of Magic , Folio Society 2012, p. 71:

In the diocese of Gloucester in 1548 two inhabitants of Slimbridge were presented for saying that holy oil was ‘of no virtue but meet to grease sheep’.

(reflexive) To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.

* Bible, Job i. 6

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the lord.

To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.

* Alexander Pope

So ladies in romance assist their knight, / Present the spear, and arm him for the fight.

To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.

* 1927 , (Arthur Conan Doyle), The Case-book of Sherlock Holmes :

I do begin to realize that the matter must be presented in such a way as may interest the reader.

* {{quote-magazine, date=2012-01

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To put on, stage (a play etc.).

The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.

(military) To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.

(reflexive) To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.

Well, one idea does present itself.

(medicine) To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.

(medicine) To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom.

The patient presented with insomnia.

To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).

Anne Robinson presents "The Weakest Link".

To give a gift or presentation to (someone).

She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment.

To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.

* Cowper

My last, least offering, I present thee now.

To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.

I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw.

To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.