Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Presentá-re, v. a.
1. to present, make a present, offer or give as a gift; 2. to offer, present, tender; 3. to carry, consign; 4. to present, introduce; v. r. to come or appear. Quando l'occasione si presenterà, when I have an opportunity, when an opportunity offers itself; s. m. <*>tóre, f. Presentá-trice; adj. Presentá-nte.
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presentare: to present with any gist. Also to make ready before ones presence. Also to bring before ones presence. Also to exhibite.