present (something) to (one)
present (something) to (one)
To formally or ceremoniously give or award something to one. They presented an award to him for his work in finding a cure for cancer. We'd like to present this commemorative plaque to you for all your years of hard work for the firm.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
present something to someone
and present someone with somethingto give something to someone, especially if done ceremoniously. They presented a watch to me when I retired. They presented me with a watch when I retired.
See also: present
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- present to
- present (one) with (something)
- grant (something) to (someone)
- grant to
- be stuck for (something)
- stuck for, be
- in absentia
- be shortlisted
- struggle for
- struggle for (something)