- give an exhibition of to an interested audience;
"She shows her dogs frequently"
"We will demo the new software in Washington"
- bring forward and present to the mind;
"We presented the arguments to him"
"We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
- perform (a play), especially on a stage;
"we are going to stage `Othello'"
- hand over formally
- introduce;
"This poses an interesting question"
- give, especially as an honor or reward;
"bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
- give as a present; make a gift of;
"What will you give her for her birthday?"
- deliver (a speech, oration, or idea);
"The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"
- cause to come to know personally;
"permit me to acquaint you with my son"
"introduce the new neighbors to the community"
- represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture;
"The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize;
"We confronted him with the evidence"
"He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions"
"An enormous dilemma faces us"
- formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
- recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position;
"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"