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present

 
 
/prɪˈzent/ verb [T]

Translation

GIVE to give something to someone, often at a formal ceremony
sunmak, vermek, takdim etmek
to present a prize They presented her with a bouquet.794
INFORMATION to give people information in a formal way
bilgi vermek; bilgilendirmek
He presented the report to his colleagues.794
present a danger/threat/problem, etc to cause a danger/threat/problem, etc
tehlike/tehdit/sorun vs. yaratmak/arzetmek
The final exam may present some problems.2308
TV/RADIO UK ( US host) to introduce a television or radio programme
tv./radyo programı sunmak
He presents a weekly sports quiz.1217
PLAY/FILM to show a new play or film
yeni bir oyun/film göstermek
The school is presenting 'West Side Story' this term.1217
INTRODUCE to introduce someone formally
tanıştırmak, takdim etmek
May I present my daughters?16592118
OPPORTUNITY If an opportunity presents itself, it becomes possible.
(ortaya) çıkmak, olmak, düşmek, zuhur etmek; mümkün hâle gelmek
I'd be happy to go to New York, if the opportunity presented itself.1763
(Definition of present verb from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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