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pres·ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt 
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\present
verbpre·sent | \ pri-ˈzent \
\presented; presenting; presents
Definition of present (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : to make a gift to
2 : to give or bestow formally
3a : to bring (something, such as a play) before the public
b(1) : to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status
(2) : to introduce socially
4a : to offer to view : show
b : to bring to one's attention
This presents a problem.
5a : 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
6 : to nominate to a benefice
7 : to aim, point, or direct (something, such as a weapon) so as to face something or in a particular direction
8 : to act the part of : perform
1 : to make a presentation
2 : to become manifest
3 : to come forward as a patient
4 : to present a weapon
present
adjectivepres·ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt \
\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
present
noun (2)pres·ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt \
\Definition of present (Entry 4 of 4)
1 : the present time
2a : the present tense of a language
b : a verb form in the present tense
3a presents plural : the present words or statements specifically : the legal instrument or other writing in which these words are used
b obsolete : present occasion or affair
at present
: at or during this time : now
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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 presented for our consideration.
The Main Street Theater Company is presenting Shakespeare's Othello next month.
The museum is presenting an exhibition of paintings by Monet. Adjective
The game has existed in its present form for more than 300 years.
I am very busy at the present moment.
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More Definitions for present
present
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of present
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to give something to someone in a formal way or in a ceremony
: to formally talk about (something you have written, studied, etc.) to a group of people
: to make (something) available to be used or considered
present
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of present (Entry 2 of 2)
: not past or future : existing or happening now
—used to say what someone or something is now
: at the particular place or event that is being referred to
See the full definition for present in the English Language Learners Dictionary
present
nounpres·ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt \
\Kids Definition of present
(Entry 1 of 4)
: something given : gift a birthday present
present
verbpre·sent | \ pri-ˈzent \
\presented; presenting
Kids Definition of present (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : to give with ceremony
Officials presented the award.
2 : to make a gift to
He presented me with a ring.
3 : to bring before the public
present a play
4 : to introduce one person to another
I'd like to present my sister.
5 : to appear in a particular place
Come out—present yourself!
7 : to come into or cause to come into being
An opportunity presented itself.
present
adjectivepres·ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt \
\Kids Definition of present (Entry 3 of 4)
1 : not past or future : now going on
What is your present position?
2 : being at a certain place and not elsewhere
All students are present.
3 : pointing out or relating to time that is not past or future
present
nounpres·ent | \ ˈpre-zᵊnt \
\Kids Definition of present (Entry 4 of 4)
: the time right now
present
transitive verbpre·sent | \ pri-ˈzent \
\Medical Definition of present
: to show or manifest
patients who present symptoms of malaria
1a : to become manifest
Lyme disease often presents with erythema migrans, fatigue, fever, and chills
b : to come forward as a patient
he presented with grossly swollen ankles and large varicose veins— T. E. Greene
2 : to become directed toward the opening of the uterus
—used of a fetus or a part of a fetus babies which present by breech — Year Book of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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transitive verbpre·sent | \ pri-ˈzent \
\Legal Definition of present
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : to lay before a court as an object of consideration
present a complaint presented a defense of insanity
2 : to make a presentment of (an instrument)
Other Words from present
presentation \ ˌprē-ˌzen-ˈtā-shən, ˌpre-, -zən- \ noun
\ nounpresenter noun
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adjectivepres·ent | \ ˈpre-zənt \
\Legal Definition of present (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : now existing
a present undivided interest in the property a present ability to pay
2 : constituting the one actually involved or being considered
the present case
3 : being in attendance : being in one place and not elsewhere
no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two thirds of the members present — U.S. Constitution art. I
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The first known use of present was in the 13th century
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