be a precursor of | bring forward and present to the mind |
place, fit, or thrust (something) into another thing | cause to come to know personally |
put before (a body) | deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) |
cause to come to know personally | recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position |
furnish with a preface or introduction | formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. |
bring before the public for the first time, as of an actor, song, etc. | present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize |
put or introduce into something | perform (a play), especially on a stage |
bring something new to an environment | represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture |
bring in or establish in a new place or environment | give an exhibition of to an interested audience |
bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment | give as a present; make a gift of |
| hand over formally |
| give, especially as an honor or reward |
| offer for others to consider |