Word
presented
Phoneticspre·sent·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/pɝˈzɛnəd/
UK/pɹɪzˈɛntɪd/
Definitions
01showed or gave
B1 · Intermediate
v. showed something to people or gave someone an award or gift.
v. exhibited something for inspection or formally handed over a gift or award.
“The committee presented the winner with a gold medal at the end of the race.”
“The researchers presented their findings to the board, highlighting the unexpected correlation between urban green spaces and resident well-being.”
02introduced a person
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
v. introduced someone to another person in a formal way.
v. formally introduced one person to another, typically in a professional or high-status social setting.
“The ambassador was presented to the queen during the ceremony.”
“Each guest was formally presented to the host upon arrival, ensuring that the strict social protocol of the evening was maintained.”
Synonyms
03caused a problem
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. caused a problem or a challenge that people have to deal with.
v. posed or constituted a particular challenge, difficulty, or opportunity.
“The heavy snow presented a major challenge for the drivers on the mountain road.”
“The sudden collapse of the regional bank presented a significant risk to the stability of the national economy.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
04defined by structure
C2 · Proficiency Mathematics Technical
adj. described by a specific set of rules or parts.
adj. defined or characterized by a specific presentation, particularly in the context of group theory or formal logic.
“The professor discussed a finitely presented group during the advanced algebra lecture.”
“A finitely presented group is one that can be defined by a finite number of generators and relations.”
Usage
Usually follows an adverb like 'finitely' or 'infinitely' in mathematical contexts.
Synonyms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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