The chef presented the dishes with pride and confidence.

Meaning: The chef showed the plates of food to the guests feeling very satisfied and certain that he had done a good job.

Choice of Words: Presented means to show or offer something to someone. Dishes means plates or bowls used for serving food. Pride means a feeling of satisfaction or happiness because of something you have done or achieved. Confidence means a feeling of certainty or belief in yourself and your abilities. When you put them together, "Presented the dishes with pride and confidence" means the chef showed the plates of food with a feeling of satisfaction and certainty in his abilities.

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