present

present - noun

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

something presented as a gift

a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

present - verb

give an exhibition of to an interested audience
bring forward and present to the mind
perform (a play), especially on a stage
hand over formally
introduce
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as a present; make a gift of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
cause to come to know personally
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position