presented them to the Minister

[keannu]

Does this "present" have the meaning of more than just "give"? or "to give a present"?

h7)There lived a Prime Minister who was fond of fish. People in the whole country bought fish, and presented them to the Minister. However, he would not accept the presents...

 

[5jj]

No

 

[keannu]

Then, what does it mean? Like "dedicate something to your superior"?

 

[5jj]

It means 'give as a present, formally/officially', as any dictionary will tell you.