Presented
prɪˈzentɪd
Definitions
3 meaningsTo formally offer or bestow something.
prɪˈzentɪd
To give formally or ceremoniously.
The company presented a bonus to its employees.
💡 Simply: Like giving someone a gift or showing something to a group, like presenting your report in class. It's a bit fancy and official.
👶 For kids: To give someone something special, like a prize or a show!
More Examples
She presented her research at the conference.
The chef presented the dish with an artistic flair.
How It's Used
"The awards were presented to the winners."
"He presented his findings to the board of directors."
To introduce or show something to someone or to an audience.
prɪˈzentɪd
To introduce or show something to someone.
The speaker presented a compelling argument.
💡 Simply: Like showing or explaining something new to people. Like, you present your ideas to a group or present a cool project you made.
👶 For kids: To show something to people, like a picture or a new game!
More Examples
The museum presented a new exhibit.
He presented his ideas during the meeting.
How It's Used
"The teacher presented the new topic to the class."
"The lawyer presented the evidence to the jury."
To be put on display or show for an audience, or to exist in some manner.
prɪˈzentɪd
To be given or shown to a person or audience.
The show was beautifully presented.
💡 Simply: When something is ready to be seen or experienced by others. For example, a show, exhibition or information that you are now showing to other people or the public.
👶 For kids: To show something to people, like a play or a concert!
More Examples
The evidence presented a strong case.
The project was presented on time.
How It's Used
"The play was presented at the local theater."
"The data was well presented."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
present oneself
To appear in a formal manner or to introduce oneself.
"She presented herself at the reception."
From Middle English presenten, from Old French presenter, from Latin praesentāre ('to place before, exhibit'), from praesēns ('present').
The word has been used since the 14th century, initially with the sense of 'to offer' or 'to bring before'. The modern meanings evolved over time.
Memory tip
Imagine presenting a gift with a bow and a smile.
Word Origin
"to place before, exhibit"