past and past participle
Showed or explained an idea, plan, report, or information to other people.
She presented her research findings to the committee.
The team presented its plan at the meeting.
American English
How to pronounce presented
verbB1Very common word
pʰrihZEHNtuhd
/pʰɹɪˈzɛn.təd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of present
Showed or explained an idea, plan, report, or information to other people.
What to listen for
Presented is usually /pɹɪˈzɛntəd/. In natural speech, the /t/ can become very weak or disappear before the final syllable: /pɹɪˈzɛnəd/.
Meanings & examples
past and past participle
Officially gave something, especially a prize or award, to someone.
The mayor presented the winner with a medal.
The school presented an award to Luis.
Good to know
For awards and prizes, presented means officially gave, not simply showed or explained.
past and past participle
Formally introduced one person to other people.
At the ceremony, the host presented the new director to the audience.
The guide presented the speaker to the guests.
Good to know
With to, presented someone to someone means introduced them. With with, presented someone with something means gave them something, often an award.
Useful expressions
now; at this time
At present, the office is closed.
for now
For the present, we will stay here.
the verb form used for facts, habits, and things happening now
“Work” is in the present tense in “I work from home.”