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presented

v.
B1 Intermediate US //pɝˈzɛnəd// UK //pɹɪzˈɛntɪd// pre·sent·ed

v. to show or give something to someone in a formal way. You use this when you share information, give a gift, or introduce a person.

v. to offer or exhibit something for consideration or inspection; to introduce a person formally to another. Often used in academic or professional contexts to describe the act of delivering information.


SIMPLE

She presented her findings to the team this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee presented the award to the winner during the final ceremony of the evening.

COMPLEX

After months of rigorous data collection, the researchers presented their evidence to the board, highlighting the significant correlation between the two variables.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. When used with two objects, it typically follows the pattern 'present something to someone'.

Pitfall

He presented me a giftHe presented me with a giftWhen the recipient is the direct object, the verb requires the preposition 'with' before the item being given.

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