re-present

American

[ree-pri-zent] / ˌri prɪˈzɛnt /

verb (used with object)

to present again or anew.

re-present British

/ ˌriːprɪˈzɛnt, ˌriːprɛzənˈteɪʃən /

verb

(tr) to present again

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Other Word Forms

re-presentation noun

Etymology

Origin of re-present

First recorded in 1555–65; re- + present ²

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, athletes such as McDermott-Mostowy and Shumake may have to find ways to re-present themselves to find new sources of support.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

At other times it appeared more as a devouring, of the earth and its people, by men who wanted to possess these things and re-present them as their own creation.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 2022

“We are willing to do whatever it takes to continue confidence in the justice system,” she wrote, adding that prosecutors were ready to re-present all cases if needed.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2022

Would you feel comfortable convening a meeting with the three other misclassified employees, reconfirming your impressions of the situation with them, and then deciding whether you want to collectively re-present your case to her together?

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2021

We shall re-present to the imagination his personal appearance.

From Horace and His Influence by Showerman, Grant

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