Presented: meaning, definitions and examples

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presented

 

[ prษชหˆzษ›ntษชd ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a formal manner

To give or award formally or ceremonially.

Synonyms

award, bestow, give.

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Word Description / Examples
presented

Use when formally or publicly giving something, often in ceremonies or official settings.

  • The mayor presented the medal to the firefighter for his bravery
award

Use when recognizing someone's achievement, often through a formal recognition or prize.

  • She was awarded the Employee of the Year for her outstanding performance
give

Use in general situations for the act of handing something over without necessarily implying formality or recognition.

  • I will give you the book tomorrow
bestow

Use in a more formal or grand manner, often implies giving something as an honor or in recognition of merit.

  • The university bestows an honorary degree to the scientist for her contributions to medical research

Examples of usage

  • He was presented with a medal for his bravery.
  • She presented her findings at the conference.
Context #2 | Verb

to introduce

To introduce or bring into view for the first time.

Synonyms

display, introduce, show.

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presented

Used in formal or professional settings when giving or showing information to an audience.

  • She presented her research findings at the conference.
  • The award was presented to the winner by the committee.
introduce

Used when making someone known to another person, or when bringing a new idea, product, or topic into a conversation or setting.

  • Let me introduce you to my friend Sarah.
  • He introduced a new project at the meeting.
display

Used when showing something visually, such as in a store, museum, or on a screen.

  • The artist's work is on display at the gallery.
  • They displayed the new products in the front window.
show

Used in general contexts where something is being demonstrated, revealed, or explained, often informally.

  • Can you show me how to do this?
  • She showed her excitement through her big smile.

Examples of usage

  • She presented her new project to the team.
  • The artist presented his latest masterpiece to the public.
Context #3 | Noun

a gift

A gift or award.

Synonyms

award, gift, prize.

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presented

Used when something is shown, introduced, or given formally, typically in official or ceremonial situations.

  • The mayor presented the key to the city to the visiting dignitary
  • The report was presented at the annual meeting
gift

Used when referring to something given willingly to someone without payment, typically on special occasions or as an act of kindness.

  • He gave her a beautiful necklace as a birthday gift
  • The holiday season is a time for giving and receiving gifts
award

Used when referring to a formal honor, recognition, or prize given for a specific achievement, often in official ceremonies.

  • She received an award for her outstanding contributions to science
  • The film won the award for best picture
prize

Used to describe something given as a reward for winning a competition or contest, usually involving effort or skill.

  • She won the first prize in the art competition
  • The prize for the raffle was a new bicycle

Examples of usage

  • He received a beautiful presented from his colleagues.
  • The winner will receive a special presented at the ceremony.

Translations

Translations of the word "presented" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apresentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคถ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เค—เคฏเคพ (pesh kiya gaya)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vorgestellt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dipresentasikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะตะดัั‚ะฐะฒะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przedstawiony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ่กจใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ (happyล sa reta)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท prรฉsentรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ presentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sunulan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ œ์‹œ๋œ (jesidoen)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฏู… (muqaddam)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edstavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predstavenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ•็คบ็š„ (zhวŽnshรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predstavljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kynnt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑัั‹ะฝั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ (usynylวตan)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (ts'ardgenili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™qdim olunan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ presentado

Etymology

The word 'presented' comes from the Latin word 'praesentare', which means 'to place before, to show, exhibit'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, originally with the sense of 'to bring before someone, to show'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings related to giving, awarding, introducing, and displaying.

See also: presence, present, presentable, presentation, presentations, presenter, presenting, presently, presents.

Word Frequency Rank

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