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present

noun (1)
pres·​ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt How to pronounce present (audio) \

Definition of present

 (Entry 1 of 4)

: something presented : gift

present

verb
pre·​sent | \ pri-ˈzent How to pronounce present (audio) \
presented; presenting; presents

Definition of present (Entry 2 of 4)

transitive verb

1a(1) : to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status
(2) : to introduce socially
b : to bring (something, such as a play) before the public
2 : to make a gift to
3 : to give or bestow formally
4a : to lay (something, such as a charge) before a court as an object of inquiry
b : to bring a formal public charge, indictment, or presentment against
5 : to nominate to a benefice
6a : to offer to view : show
b : to bring to one's attention this presents a problem
7 : to act the part of : perform
8 : to aim, point, or direct (something, such as a weapon) so as to face something or in a particular direction

intransitive verb

1 : to present a weapon
2 : to become manifest
3 : to come forward as a patient
4 : to make a presentation

present

adjective
pres·​ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt How to pronounce present (audio) \

Definition of present (Entry 3 of 4)

1 : now existing or in progress
2a : being in view or at hand
b : existing in something mentioned or under consideration
3 : constituting the one actually involved, at hand, or being considered
4 : of, relating to, or constituting a verb tense that is expressive of present time or the time of speaking
5 obsolete : attentive
6 archaic : instant, immediate

present

noun (2)
pres·​ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt How to pronounce present (audio) \

Definition of present (Entry 4 of 4)

1a obsolete : present occasion or affair
b presents plural : the present words or statements specifically : the legal instrument or other writing in which these words are used
2a : the present tense of a language
b : a verb form in the present tense
3 : the present time
at present
: at or during this time : now
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Other Words from present

Verb

presenter noun

Adjective

presentness noun

Synonyms for present

Synonyms: Verb

carry, give, mount, offer, stage

Synonyms: Adjective

current, extant, immediate, instant, ongoing, present-day

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Verb

give, present, donate, bestow, confer, afford mean to convey to another as a possession. give, the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means. give alms gave her a ride on a pony give my love to your mother present carries a note of formality and ceremony. present an award donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity). donate a piano to the orphanage bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver. bestow unwanted advice confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor). confer an honorary degree afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver. the trees afford shade a development that affords us some hope

Examples of present in a Sentence

Verb

 He presented the queen with a diamond necklace. He was presented with a medal at the ceremony. She presented a check for $5,000 to the charity. The scientist presented his results to the committee. She will be presenting a paper on methods for teaching ESL at the conference. What time will you be presenting? An offer was

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