present1 adjectivepresent2 verbpresent3 noun
presentpres‧ent1 /ˈprezənt/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective 
WORD ORIGINpresent1
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French, Latin praesens, present participle of praeesse ‘to be before’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A feeling of sadness was present in the room.
- Arnaud lived in Los Angeles before moving to his present home in New York.
- Copies were given to all the members present.
- He warned that the present situation could get much worse.
- In the present economic climate, investors should be cautious.
- The new library will be double the size of the present one.
- Traces of the chemical are present in drinking water.
- Thankfully my brothers were not present.
- The present federal minimum wage is $ 4. 25 an hour.
- The woodwind can only be used for doubling notes which are already present in the brass.
- These are air-borne and are also present in some foods, most notably in eggs.
THESAURUS
[only before noun] happening or existing now: · The present situation could get much worse.· the present century· There are no plans to build more houses here at the present time.
[only before noun] present – used especially about something that is not expected to stay the same for long: · current trends in fashion· the current state of the UK economy
[only before noun] formal existing or being used now – used about things or situations that you think may be changed in the future: · The existing offices are too small.· The proposal will strengthen existing immigration laws.
[only before noun] used about the art, writing, ideas, society etc that belong to the present time: · the impact of computer-generated imagery on contemporary art and design· contemporary music in Russia
used about conditions and attitudes that exist now, when you are comparing them with those that existed in the past: · People struggle to keep up with the pace of life in today’s world of instant communications.· the liberal ideology of today
Longman Language Activatorto be here · Check the names off the list to make sure everyone is here.· "Have you seen the can opener anywhere?" "Yes, it's here on the counter."· I'm not going out - I want to be here when Tony arrives.· The monument has been here since 1876.
if someone or something is around , they are here or somewhere in this area, especially when they are needed: · Chuck must be around - I just saw him a few minutes ago.· Are you going to be around at Christmas or are you going on holiday?· Yesterday's newspaper must still be around somewhere.
to be in your home, the place where you work etc, especially when you are expected to be there: · Hello Mrs Baxter. Is Mark in?· Sonia won't be in today - she's not feeling very well.· You can go out for a while but make sure you're in by 11 o'clock.
formal to be here, especially because you are expected or have planned to be here: · The teacher keeps a daily record of who is present.· The President was not able to be present for the ceremony.those present (=the people here): · Among those present were several film and television stars.
existing, happening, or relating to now the present situation is the one that exists now; your present job, address etc is the one that you have now: · Arnaud lived in Los Angeles before moving to his present home in New York.· He warned that the present situation could get much worse.
use this about things or situations that exist now, when you think they may be changed in the future: · The existing building is too small, and there are plans to replace it within the next five years.· Many people feel that the existing law discriminates against women.
use this about a situation or activity which is happening now, but which is not expected to continue for a long time: · In the current economic situation, switching careers may not be such a good idea.· Coca-Cola's current advertising campaigncurrent level/rate/price: · The aim is to reduce current pollution levels in the Black Sea.· According to one economist, at the current growth rate, China will have the largest economy in the world by 2030.
use this about social, economic, or political conditions and attitudes that exist now, when you are comparing them with those that existed in the past: · The first computers were extremely slow by today's standards.· The teenagers of today have a different attitude to sex.
a present-day situation, fact, idea etc is one that exists now rather than in the past: · Modern-day equipment has made mining much safer than it was.· There is no modern-day racing driver who could be compared with Fangio.· Prussia reached its zenith in 1795, encompassing most of northern Germany and present-day Poland.
belonging to the present time or most recent time and not to the past: · I don't like modern architecture at all.· The pyramids are a remarkable piece of engineering, even judged by modern standards.· The most compelling work in the modern British theater is being created in the smaller and non-profit theaters.
contemporary art, writing, thought, society etc is the type that exists, is accepted, or belongs to, the present time: · Contemporary Indian cinema has its roots in folk culture.· the declining importance of religion in contemporary societies
a story, subject, problem etc that is topical is interesting because it deals with something that is important at the moment: · It's an old story but it has a topical message.· In the 1970s, he recorded topical songs about Watergate and the Vietnam War.· The editor thinks that if an article isn't topical it isn't worth publishing.
someone who exists now and is a very similar type of person as someone who existed in the past: · Romer portrayed himself as a latter-day Robin Hood who took money and gave it to the underprivileged.
until now until now - use this when you are talking about a situation that will continue or develop after this time: · There haven't been any problems so far.· This is the hottest day we've had so far this summer.· We've raised twelve thousand dollars so far, and we expect to reach our goal by the end of next week.
use this to say that a situation which started in the past continues to exist now, especially when this is surprising: · He's been studying French for five years, and still can't speak the language.· Are you still going out with that guy you met at Heather's party?
use this in questions or negative statements, to talk or ask about things that you expected to happen before now: · Has the new washing machine arrived yet?· I haven't been to the new exhibit yet, but I hope to this weekend.· "Have you finished your homework?" "Not yet."
use this about a situation which has existed until now, but which has started to change or will change in the future: · He hasn't gotten much time off from work up to now, so he's really looking forward to his vacation.· Until now, there has been no effective treatment for this disease.
from a time in the past until modern times: · These two companies have dominated the industry from the end of World War II until the present day.· The beauty of Yosemite has inspired artists from Bierstadt's time right up to the present day.
to be at an event where you are not now · What was the game like? Were there many people there?· I went to a party last night and your sister was there too.· A lot of the people at the charity event were only there to look at other people.
if someone is at a particular event, they are there in order to see or hear it: · Most of the actors in the movie were at the New York preview.· I don't remember Uncle Bob. I don't think he was at the funeral.· Were you at the meeting when they announced the layoffs?
formal if someone is present at a special or official event, they are there, especially because it is important that they should see what is happening: · The only people who were present for the ceremony were the bride and groom, the priest, and two witnesses.be present at/for: · It was very important to Jim to be present for the birth of his first child.those present (=the people there): · Those present at the trial said that the accused looked cheerful.
to be in the place where something such as an accident or crime has happened: · Journalists were on the scene within minutes of the plane crash.· A Safety Board team was on the scene Monday morning to try to determine the cause of the accident.
especially British to be in the place where something very interesting or exciting happens: · I'm going to the stadium. I want to be on the spot when they announce the international team.· Many reporters, in an attempt to be on the spot in war time, have ended up being killed.
formal to be at a special or important event, especially in order to take part in it: · Over 2000 police were in attendance at yesterday's demonstration.· The First Lady was in attendance for most of the conference sessions.· He always enjoyed going to Stewart's parties where famous people were sure to be in attendance.
to be in a place where you are not now · "Have you seen the newspaper?" "It's there, next to your chair."· I want to be there when he comes out of surgery.· When I worked at the factory, I was there every day from nine till six.be down/up/in etc there · The bathroom's up there, on your right.
if someone or something is around , you know that they are there but you are not sure exactly where: · I tried to call you last night, but I guess you weren't around.· Go and look downstairs. There must be a coffee machine around somewhere.· It doesn't matter if no one is around - I'm still not going through a red light.
to be in your home, the place where you work etc, especially when you are expected to be: · Is Marsha in? I have a letter for her.· I'll phone back later when Mr Boswell is in.· I walked over to Sonia's house but when I got there only her brother was in.
formal if a substance is present somewhere, it is there even though you cannot see it: · When acid is present, the chemical in the test tube turns red.be present in: · The virus is present in tears and saliva, but in very small amounts.· Tests revealed that large quantities of alcohol were present in the driver's blood.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
the present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease At the present time we have no explanation for this.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES On current form he’s one of the top three players in the country. When disciplining children, it is important that parents present a united front (=show that they both feel the same about a situation). The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
the present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease At the present time we have no explanation for this.· Accepting presents from him made her feel uncomfortable.
(=give someone an award at a formal ceremony)· She cried when she was presented with her award.
· Have you got Lou a birthday present yet?
· The present century has seen the start of international terrorism.
· The French ambassador was present at the ceremony.
(=be a difficult one)· These changes pose a real challenge to farmers.
· The present chapter deals with the years leading up to the war.
· The children couldn’t wait to open their Christmas presents.
(also the prevailing climate formal)· Change will be hard to achieve in the current climate.
· Her two immediate concerns were to find a home and a job.
formal (=be something that is difficult to deal with)· English spelling may present some difficulties for learners.
· People feel much less secure in the present era of international terrorism.
On current form he’s one of the top three players in the country. When disciplining children, it is important that parents present a united front (=show that they both feel the same about a situation). (=behave in a way that creates a particular image)· He presented an image of himself as an energetic young leader.
(=write on an official list that someone is there or not there, especially in school) Any student who is more than 20 minutes late for class will be marked absent.
Any student who is more than 20 minutes late for class will be marked absent. (=now)· At the present moment, there are 500 students at the school.
(=cause an obstacle to exist)· Serious differences continue to present obstacles to an agreement.· Our reliance on fossil fuels poses an obstacle to achieving these targets.
· The course also provides an opportunity to study Japanese.
· A group of pensioners went to London to present the petition.
· Newspapers tend to present a grim picture of what's going on in the world.
· The following statistics indicate the present position.
(=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.
(=cause it or make it have to be considered)· A shortage of trained nurses is posing major problems.
British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts)· At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.
· The present situation in Afghanistan is very worrying.
· We can deduce how the planet evolved from its beginnings to its present state.
· That is the best advice we can offer, given our current state of knowledge about the disease.
· The rebels do not pose a serious threat to the armed forces.
· Iraq was presented with an ultimatum by the UN to cease the invasion of Kuwait.
· He gave them a painting as a wedding present.
The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.· Whether or not he'd be of similar help in the present case, Lewis didn't know, of course.· The present case, then, concerns a relationship lying within the zone of privacy created by several fundamental constitutional guarantees.· In the present case, when this tenancy agreement took effect the term was completely uncertain.· In the present case the plaintiff did not allege, nor did the judge find, any bad faith by the defendants.· There is no material distinction between the facts in Dobson and those in the present case.· In the present case the cause of action arises under statute and Mr. Thomas argues that different considerations apply.· In the present case a post office worker sustained an injury on his left shin.· In the present case the debtor did not apply for a taxation of Marshalls' bills within one month.
· The local jute industry employed forty thousand people in the early years of the present century.· By the middle of the present century, a liberalization trend had set in.· It has however been the subject of much criticism, which has grown substantially during the second half of the present century.· Millions of acres have been drained in this country in the present century alone.· This came to light in the present century during widening and repair operations.· The mania persisted into the present century.· Also shown are photographs of some of the more notable news happenings that occurred during the first half of the present century.· But these changes through the birth rate remained relatively modest in this country until the present century.
· Cheque Thanks to the generosity of the Order the centre is ready to meet those needs in the present day and age.· Yet, the most frequent present day charge against the mainstream media still centers on their liberal bias.· This is one of those originals and still giving its present day owner great enjoyment.· Is it realistic to talk of a multiplicity of body plans in the Cambrian, far exceeding that of the present day?· Sadly it is no longer true that the present day pattern of fields is much the same as that shown on enclosure maps.· Since then the pubs passed down through sons, daughters, cousins and nephews to it's present day owners.· But the quality of the soil has helped protect this part of the past for present day archeologists to observe.
· Of course - if you will forgive me for saying so - it is a bit stilted in its present form.· In its present form it is substantially an early eighteenth-century building, and now serves as a local nursing home.· On his present form we really would have been better sticking with Chappie.· It is not likely to survive in its present form.· It will be argued subsequently that the present forms of science and technology will in any case give rise to structural unemployment.· It is extremely unlikely that if the House of Lords did not exist it would be invented in its present form.· Existing species were not created in their present form at the beginning of life on this planet.· She was rebuilt into her present form at Cowlairs works in 1915 and served on the continent during the First World War.
· It will offer a fair rates policy that gives 100 percent. rates relief to people whom the present Government have abandoned.· I think the present Government has a lot to answer for.· There is no denying that the present government has done something to influence both sides of this equation.· You will appreciate that I have yet to write about the present government.· The present Government promised about 50, which we all took to mean 46 or 47.· The introduction of the notification scheme by the present government was a significant step forward for the parks.
· Man as he now is lives under certain categories of Cosmic Law, which keep him at his present level of development.· Further work needs to be carried out in order to improve the present level of constitutional, decentralized and resource concepts of accountability.· You must content yourself with maintaining your present level and role in the organization for the duration or leave!· Treasury ministers argue that the present levels of interest rates are part of a policy of reducing inflation.· We urgently need more teachers for without them our work will not spread or even maintain its present level.· Global sea level was 120 metres below the present level during the Ice Age.· The contention of many is that the charge should be at three or four times the present level.
· The various devices used by the courts to maintain the present position will be discussed below.· Why did this happen?-Why do you want to leave your present position?· She's a tough, single-minded lady who hasn't achieved her present position without treading on more than a few toes.· What might have suited you when you started your present position may not satisfy you now.· They coincided precisely with their present positions, edge of page and edge of stain.· In the first grid fill in each quadrant with the appropriate work activities in your present position.· In 1968 they were raised to their present position to escape inundation by the rising waters of a man-made lake.· The person approached is usually not a job hunter but some one who is very successful in his or her present position.
· Components for use in a.c. bridges present problems.· The proposals also aim to overcome the present problems relating to the independence, accountability and legal liability of external auditors.· Hence the industry's present problems.· Address the present problems and the way forward to solving them.· In my experience these features present problems for many young readers.· Are the present problems unusual or has the client a long history of similar difficulties?· The possibility of reducing words here could be very useful as televised text and microfiche present problems with eye fatigue and space.· I will rail against its present problems and I will certainly fight for its future.
· This qualification has no significance for present purposes.· With the values used, the frequency is several kilohertz but is in no way critical for this present purpose.· For present purposes, however, it is the use of language relating to legacies and trusts which is relevant.· These notations, or are themselves of interest, of course, but their usefulness for present purposes is vitiated by two factors.· For present purposes it is important for three reasons. 1.· The contrast seems to me, for present purposes, to be a very useful one.· This by no means complete account of development is sufficient for present purposes.· But we have said enough for present purposes.
· Besides, the card game reflected his present situation well.· What was so different about the present situation? they asked Alvin.· But for many drivers using the road regularly the present situation is unacceptable.· Ismail told me sev-eral times that the present situation could not continue.· Furthermore, do the recommendations for reform presently advocated come anywhere near improving the present situation?· Such recall of information and application to the present situation may change our decision on how to act ....· Start by assessing the present situation as objectively as possible.· Could it be worse than her present situation? whispered a treacherous small voice.
· With the Sun in its present state of inactivity there are unlikely to be any dragons worth chasing.· In its present state of suspended animation, however, H-4 may look forward to a well-preserved life of undetermined longevity.· Here the resulting effect is to emphatically assert a present state.· At our present state of knowledge, statistical calculations of what could happen are justified and achievable.· The present state of the locomotive is that it is almost complete.· Lying on his uncomfortably narrow bed, he thought back to the events which had brought about his present state.· You have to ask yourselves some searching questions, particularly about the quality of your relationship prior to the present state of emergency.· Some clearly do so already; hence the present state of affairs.
· Perhaps the most striking finding in the present study was the histological analysis of the gastric mucosa surrounding the tumour.· The present study was done to evaluate the correlation between the two tests in humans.· The incidence of perforation in the present study is comparable with some of the earlier reports.· The present study provides further evidence for these interactions in the colon.· The largest number of related papers in the present study is 9.· In the present study the addition of increasing doses of egg lecithin to human and model biles progressively prolongs the nucleation time.· There would, however, have been at least two problems with using this method in the present study.· Measures of fit, in the context of the present study, can only be approximations.
· Any diagnostic system that is quicker and cheaper than the present system would be of use.· Before the present system was established, several networking arrangements were tried.· Mr Patten also said that he believed in the validity of the present system for predicting what housing needs will be.· Each has a powerful constituency ready to defeat any politician who dares to attack the present system.· She suggests that the educational infrastructure does not exist at all in our present system but could be provided.· There are both good and bad aspects to the present system of ticket punching.· The present system is no more comprehensible to the public in this respect than was its predecessor.· What was needed, Gillette reasoned, was a world corporation to replace the present system.
· The present tense is generally also used when telling a story, as in a summary of the narrative of a novel.· P make sure the statement is in the present tense.· The present tense is used in this case because it carries a sense of immediacy and impact.· Bernstein was unable to construct anything other than disjointed school-book phrases in the present tense.· Switching from the future to the present tense has other advantages.· Every time you find a patient talking in past tense instead of present tense he is not returned to an incident.· She lived in the present tense of the school with its totally absorbing pattern of routine and minor rebellion.· Harrison writes in the present tense, excising names, places, location, time frame.
· At the present time, with the considerable experience gained and with additional personnel available, this initial effort should be axiomatic.· One of the chief causes at the present time was the increase in interest rates, especially for the self-employed.· At the present time, we are still in an indecisive back-and-forth period....· We are a great movement that wants to help real people living on this earth at the present time.· At the present time there is only the public house left.· I think it true to say that at the present time it is not at all difficult for academics to appear in print.· At the present time the runway and airport buildings are being improved.
· It may be that with the present trend towards measurement numerical classifications will come back into vogue.· But if present trends continue, only 8, 880 will be available.· However, on present trends, these goals will not be met.· On present trends the goal will slip again or be forgotten.· Slightly worrying is what we can expect from the ensuing composite present trend.· The long-term implications of these habitat losses for individual species, if the present trends continue, are likely to be disastrous.· Where there are already target dates for environmental improvements, the report would show whether those might be achieved on present trends.· This negative knowledge could be valuable. extrapolation 104 Here the forecast extends the present trends into the future.
· The accuracy of the result can be checked in a column showing the present value for that term.· All future costs and benefits should be discounted to their present value for comparison.· Their present value is £2.5 billion using a very conservative discount rate of 2 percent.· In addition to net present value, the internal rate of return on a capital budgeting project is also calculated.· The present value of dividends on the shares in the index over the next six months was £1500.· As present value increases relative to future value for a given term to maturity, the interest rate declines. 3.· Mr Franklin says the promised stream of profits averaging £10m over the next five years has a present value of roughly £44m.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
1place [not before noun] in a particular place OPP absentpresent at/in- Traditional Indian pottery designs are still used in the present day.
- Cheque Thanks to the generosity of the Order the centre is ready to meet those needs in the present day and age.
- It is certainly the case that sentencing practice to the present day has manifested an uneasy and uneven relationship between the two.
- Music since 1945 A survey of the principal technical and aesthetic trends in music to the present day, including electro-acoustic music.
- Oh, what a lesson to the world it is, even at the present day!
- The strict settlement method is rarely used at the present day.
- They are ill-adapted, obviously, to the present day: but they survive in isolated areas.
- This has continued in use to the present day and carries a vast traffic between Oxford and Coventry and Birmingham.
- Her face, its small universe, was all present and correct.
- Missiles are there, all present and correct as listed by the Pentagon.
- The 15 all present and correct had between them an astonishing 533 years' service.
- All men are selfish pigs - present company excepted.
Foreign observers were present at the elections. the gases present in the Earth’s atmosphere2memory [not before noun] to be felt strongly or remembered for a long timepresent in The memory of her brother’s death is still present in her mind.3time [only before noun] happening or existing now: the present situation of the millions of people who are suffering poverty and disease At the present time we have no explanation for this.4the present day (also the present) in the time now, or modern times: The practice has continued from medieval times to the present day.5all present and correct British English, all present and accounted for American English used to say that everyone who is supposed to be in a place, at a meeting etc is now here6present company excepted spoken used when you are criticizing a group of people and you want to tell the people you are with that they are not included in the criticism: Women are never satisfied with anything! Present company excepted, of course. → presentlyTHESAURUSpresent [only before noun] happening or existing now: · The present situation could get much worse.· the present century· There are no plans to build more houses here at the present time.current [only before noun] present – used especially about something that is not expected to stay the same for long: · current trends in fashion· the current state of the UK economyexisting [only before noun] formal existing or being used now – used about things or situations that you think may be changed in the future: · The existing offices are too small.· The proposal will strengthen existing immigration laws.contemporary [only before noun] used about the art, writing, ideas, society etc that belong to the present time: · the impact of computer-generated imagery on contemporary art and design· contemporary music in Russiatoday’s/of today used about conditions and attitudes that exist now, when you are comparing them with those that existed in the past: · People struggle to keep up with the pace of life in today’s world of instant communications.· the liberal ideology of todaypresent1 adjectivepresent2 verbpresent3 noun
presentpre‧sent2 /prɪˈzent/ ●●● S2 W2 verb WORD ORIGINpresent2
Origin:
1200-1300 Old French presenter, from Latin praesentare, from praesens; ➔ PRESENT1VERB TABLE
present
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | present |
| he, she, it | presents | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | presented |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have presented |
| he, she, it | has presented | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had presented |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will present |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have presented |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am presenting |
| he, she, it | is presenting | |
| you, we, they | are presenting | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was presenting |
| you, we, they | were presenting | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been presenting |
| he, she, it | has been presenting | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been presenting |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be presenting |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been presenting |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A little girl presented a basket of flowers to the President's wife.
- All of the following data is presented in metric tons.
- All passports must be presented to the immigration officer.
- Arguello presented his passport to the border guards.
- He was lucky enough to get a job presenting "Blue Peter."
- Last night Phil Donahue was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
- May I present my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benning?
- Ms Rogers will present her ideas to the Board at next week's meeting.
- Please present your boarding card at the gate.
- Restaurants take care to present their food with style.
- Smiley presents "Changing Rooms," the popular home decorating programme.
- The Golden Globe Awards will be presented January 18.
- The National Theatre is presenting "King Lear' later this month.
- The researchers will present their findings at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society.
- The Roxy is presenting a production of "Waiting for Godot" this weekend.
- The trophy will be presented by last year's winner, Brett Butler.
- This evening PBS presents the first part of a six-part historical drama about the Civil War.
- We have been presented with a number of plans and will give careful consideration to all of them.
- We shall give you reasonable time to prepare and present your proposals.
- Who's going to present the prizes this year?
- But the emergence of drug-resistant bacteria has presented a new need for such vaccines, particularly for tuberculosis.
- It is useful to present these in tabular form simply adding on an extra column each year.
- Lawyers said the prosecution was allowed to present evidence, but that there was no mention of any defence evidence.
- The picture of conservation presented here is somewhat oversimplified.
- Theories or weak associations are sometimes presented as scientific certainties.
- There might be creatures in the universe to whom a thousand-year voyage would present nothing worse than slight boredom...
- This presents a different level of quality of service and perhaps even a loss of functionality.
THESAURUS
to let someone have something, without expecting to be paid for it: · He was always giving me gifts.· They gave a free drink to all their customers.
to give money to an organization that helps people or protects something, or to give your blood or part of your body to save someone’s life: · The company donates 1 per cent of its profits to charity.· 70% of people wanted to donate their organs after death.
to officially give money or a prize to someone: · She was awarded a million dollars in damages.· Hollywood awarded him an Oscar for his performance.
to formally or officially give something to someone by putting it in their hands, especially at a formal ceremony: · They presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
(also bequeath formal) to officially arrange for someone to have something that you own after your death: · He left most of his property to his wife.
formal to give someone a lot of something, especially praise, attention, or gifts: · After his team won, the press lavished him with praise.
formal to give someone an honour, a university degree, or the right or power to do something: · the powers conferred on him by Parliament· the highest honor that her country could confer on her
formal to give someone something to show how much they are respected, for example an honour, a title, or a gift – a very formal use: · He was also bestowed the title of ‘Cultural Ambassador of Grenada’.
Longman Language Activatorto officially give something to someone to officially give someone something such as a prize, money etc, especially as a reward for their hard work or for something they have done: award somebody something: · She was awarded the Nobel Prize for her work in medical research.· The management have awarded all factory employees a 5% pay increase. award somebody compensation/damages etc: · A woman who suffered brain damage during an operation has been awarded $300,000 in compensation.
to give someone something at an official ceremony: present a prize/medal/trophy/certificate/award etc: · Who's going to present the prizes this year?· The trophy will be presented by last year's winner, Brett Butler. present something to somebody: · A little girl presented a basket of flowers to the President's wife.present somebody with something: · Last night Phil Donahue was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
to formally or officially give someone something that they have asked for, especially permission to do something: · The company's application to build a billion dollar leisure complex has been granted by city hall.grant somebody something: · The authorities have refused to grant him a visa to visit the US.grant somebody's request: · I am pleased to inform you that your request for housing benefit has been granted.
formal: confer a degree/honour/title etc to officially give someone a degree, honour etc especially as a reward for something they have achieved: confer something on somebody: · The university has already conferred honorary degrees on several prime ministers.confer on somebody something: · The President trusted him so much that he conferred on him the role of "Principal Advisor".
if someone in authority allocates something such as money, a house, a job etc to someone, they decide to give that person some of the money, or one of the houses, jobs etc that are available: allocate something to somebody: · The company has allocated $1000 to the team to get the project started.allocate somebody something: · Several single parent families have been allocated homes on the new site.
: allotted money/time/space etc the money, time etc that has been officially given or allowed to someone in order for them to do something: · This department has already spent all its allotted budget.· David wasn't able to finish the task within the allotted time.
to arrange and perform a show, concert, play etc to arrange and perform in a show, concert, play etc: put on something: · The students are putting on an end of term concert.· A special show is being put on to raise money for famine victims in Africa.
to arrange and perform a show, concert, play etc especially one that needs a lot of planning and organization and costs a lot of money: · It cost thousands of pounds to stage the concert, including performers' fees and the hire of equipment.· They staged a magnificent production of "Aida" in the amphitheatre.
informal to arrange and perform a show, concert, play etc: · We're doing "The Merchant of Venice' at the local theater for two weeks.· I've done dozens of shows in the north of England, and the audiences were great!
if an organization such as a theatre presents a show, concert, play etc it provides the money and arranges for it to be performed: · The National Theatre is presenting "King Lear' later this month.· This evening PBS presents the first part of a six-part historical drama about the Civil War.
when a fact or situation causes problems to cause a problem that has to be dealt with: · You would be the only woman on a staff of over thirty men, which could create problems.· Both parents and teachers are worried about the problems posed by drugs.cause/create/pose a problem for: · Rebecca was frequently late for work, which caused problems for her colleagues.· Rising inflation could pose a major problem for the government.
to cause problems for someone and make it difficult or inconvenient for them to do what they want to do: · Petty arguments between staff have made the manager's life difficult.make life difficult for: · The rail strikes are making life increasingly difficult for people who have to travel into London every day.
if an activity or a plan presents a problem , there is a problem connected with it that has to be dealt with: · Constructing a highway in this area would present enormous difficulties.present a problem/difficulty for: · Live television programmes present special problems for the broadcaster.present somebody with a problem/difficulty: · Britain's relationship with other members of the European Union presents Blair with problems, just as it did for the Tories.
something that is troublesome keeps causing problems over a period of time: · The infection can be particularly troublesome if it affects the lungs or throat.· The plant is regarded as a troublesome weed in rice fields.
informal to cause problems over a period of time that are difficult to deal with: · Messy walkways and picnic tables are just some of the headaches caused by the hundreds of ducks that gather by the lake.be a headache for: · Censorship is always a constant headache for newspapers in the republic.give somebody a headache: · The scandal has given the minister a very public headache.
if difficulties, illnesses, doubts, problems etc plague someone, there are a lot of them and they keep causing trouble for a long time: · Social problems plague these low-income communities.· The area is plagued by soil erosion and flooding.
if a problem or bad luck dogs someone or something, it keeps causing trouble for a long time and prevents them from succeeding: · The team has been dogged by injury all season.· Zambia had none of the heritage of war and violence that dogged, say, Kenya or Zimbabwe.
to let someone see something to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them: · Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building.show somebody something: · Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.· Show me what you're hiding under the desk, Johnny.show somebody something: · You have to show the security guard your pass.show something to somebody: · Neil showed his Pokemon card collection to Harry.
especially spoken to show something to someone, especially because they have asked to see it: · Could you let me see the menu?· How would you feel if I wrote something about you, but I wouldn't let you see it?· Hold it up to the light and let me see what color it is.
also let somebody have a look British to show something to someone, especially so that they can look at it closely, for example in order to fix it: · At least let Mike take a look -- he might be able to help.let sb take a look at: · Let me have a look at your necklace. Perhaps I can fix it.· Take your shirt off, and let me take a look at that cut on your shoulder.
to show something such as an official document or ticket to someone in an official position: · Please present your boarding card at the gate.present something to somebody: · All passports must be presented to the immigration officer.
formal to take something such as a ticket or official paper out of your pocket or bag and show it to someone in an official position: · The man fired from the car window when he was asked by a police officer to produce a license for the weapon.· Failure to produce a valid insurance certificate may result in criminal prosecution.
to very quickly show something such as a ticket to someone when you are entering or leaving a place: · He flashed his membership card as passed through the door.flash something at somebody: · Two police officers burst in, the latter hurriedly flashing his ID card at her as they made their way upstairs.
formal to let someone see something that is usually covered or hidden: · The animal opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp white teeth.· The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand.
to let someone see something that is usually hidden or that they did not know was there: · She lifted the lid of the box to reveal a life-size porcelain baby doll.· A medical examination may reveal evidence of dietary deficiencies.
to make a formal suggestion in a meeting, report etc to formally suggest that something should be done, especially at a meeting: · The Russians proposed a treaty banning all nuclear tests.propose (that): · I propose that we discuss this at the next meeting.
to officially suggest that something should be done, after you have considered the situation carefully: · The report recommends a number of changes in the existing law.recommend that: · The directors are recommending that shareholders accept Baldwin's offer.
to suggest plans, proposals etc, especially in order to start discussions about something that needs to be decided: · The United Nations has put forward a peace plan that it hopes will form the basis for discussions.· Management initially put forward a number of proposals which were wholly unacceptable to the union.
to offer a group something such as a proposal or plan which they can accept or refuse: · The Government has spent £1 million on putting its case to the public.· We're going to put our plans before the committee on Monday and we'll just have to hope that they are approved.
: float an idea/plan etc to suggest an idea, plan etc in order to find out what other people think about it : · The administration had floated the idea of increased taxes on beer, spirits and tobacco.· The following month, David floated the possibility of launching a new TV company.
to offer a proposal, application etc so that an official person or group can consider it and decide whether to accept it: · Applications for planning permission must be submitted before noon tomorrow.submit something to somebody: · We have submitted proposals for a new pay structure to the board of management.
to explain your ideas or plans to an official group so that they can decide whether to accept them: · We shall give you reasonable time to prepare and present your proposals.present something to somebody: · Ms Rogers will present her ideas to the Board at next week's meeting.present somebody with something: · We have been presented with a number of plans and will give careful consideration to all of them.
if an idea or plan is mooted , it is suggested as something that could be done: · The scheme was first mooted two years ago.be mooted for: · A 3,000 house development has been mooted for the disused airfield.
to present a television or radio programme especially British if someone presents a programme on television or the radio, they talk about what the programme will be about, tell you about what is happening, introduce the other people in it etc: · He was lucky enough to get a job presenting "Blue Peter."· Smiley presents "Changing Rooms," the popular home decorating programme.
if someone hosts a television or radio show, they introduce the other people in it, talk about what is happening etc - use this especially about shows in which people talk to each other and programmes in which there are a lot of short reports: · Smith hosts a sports show on a local radio station.· The show, hosted by journalist Robert Elms, features movie stars and singers.
to speak at the beginning of a television or radio programme in order to tell people what it is about and who is in it: · And now here is Harvey Wolfsheim to introduce the show.· The concert will be introduced by Richard Baker, who will describe the music we are going to hear.
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COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2nouns On current form he’s one of the top three players in the country. When disciplining children, it is important that parents present a united front (=show that they both feel the same about a situation). The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· These mountain roads present problems even to experienced drivers.
· Juggling work and family responsibilities presents difficulties for women.
· I'm enjoying my new job because it presents an interesting challenge.
· The disease presents a grave threat to the livestock industry.
(=cause a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve)· The lack of money presented a massive obstacle.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· Accepting presents from him made her feel uncomfortable.
(=give someone an award at a formal ceremony)· She cried when she was presented with her award.
· Have you got Lou a birthday present yet?
· The present century has seen the start of international terrorism.
· The French ambassador was present at the ceremony.
(=be a difficult one)· These changes pose a real challenge to farmers.
· The present chapter deals with the years leading up to the war.
· The children couldn’t wait to open their Christmas presents.
(also the prevailing climate formal)· Change will be hard to achieve in the current climate.
· Her two immediate concerns were to find a home and a job.
formal (=be something that is difficult to deal with)· English spelling may present some difficulties for learners.
· People feel much less secure in the present era of international terrorism.
On current form he’s one of the top three players in the country. When disciplining children, it is important that parents present a united front (=show that they both feel the same about a situation). (=behave in a way that creates a particular image)· He presented an image of himself as an energetic young leader.
(=write on an official list that someone is there or not there, especially in school) Any student who is more than 20 minutes late for class will be marked absent.
Any student who is more than 20 minutes late for class will be marked absent. (=now)· At the present moment, there are 500 students at the school.
(=cause an obstacle to exist)· Serious differences continue to present obstacles to an agreement.· Our reliance on fossil fuels poses an obstacle to achieving these targets.
· The course also provides an opportunity to study Japanese.
· A group of pensioners went to London to present the petition.
· Newspapers tend to present a grim picture of what's going on in the world.
· The following statistics indicate the present position.
(=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.
(=cause it or make it have to be considered)· A shortage of trained nurses is posing major problems.
British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts)· At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.
· The present situation in Afghanistan is very worrying.
· We can deduce how the planet evolved from its beginnings to its present state.
· That is the best advice we can offer, given our current state of knowledge about the disease.
· The rebels do not pose a serious threat to the armed forces.
· Iraq was presented with an ultimatum by the UN to cease the invasion of Kuwait.
· He gave them a painting as a wedding present.
The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.· The author has presented a most readable account which is both educational and entertaining, and in places exciting.· Instead they present a systematic account of just where Freudian theory fails.· In this chapter I want to present some personal accounts by women criminals.· For this reason we will present a narrative account of ten consecutive one-century runs, just as they came off the computer.· As a consequence, a large cheque which was presented against my account was returned unpaid.· Books which present a fair account of corruption have a defence denied to glossy propaganda.· Management will therefore need to be able to have sufficient information to present an accurate account to the media.· The drawback with equal partial allocation is that it presents a rather arbitrary account of events.
· Its campaign against the euro, however, presented xenophobic arguments against further international economic integration.· The two sides will discuss jury instructions with the judge Friday, and will present closing arguments next Tuesday and Wednesday.· Blaug presented his argument with a rather different emphasis.· The black students wanted to present different, additional arguments from those in the Texas brief in favor of affirmative action.· An educated cleric well versed in Shia theology, he presents reasoned arguments for the beliefs of the conservative establishment.· That will come Friday morning, when attorneys for both sides present closing arguments.· Claims for loss of cargo should present some nice legal arguments.· Without preaching, writer-director Tim Robbins presents the arguments of opponents and proponents of the death penalty.
· The purpose: to present an award recognizing special achievement in the fight against a learning disability known as dyslexia.· He's been presenting awards aimed at encouraging safety at work, a challenge taken up in Oxfordshire's old folks homes.· Hagey subsequently was presented with two civic awards for drawing San Diegans to the then-moribund Gaslamp Quarter.· At the dinner, Gandhi repeated his plea to present the award.· I presented 29 awards and was able to announce that a further 500 companies are committed to meeting this standard.
· Immediately after announcing details of the new industrial policy Singh presented his first budget to the Lok Sabha.· Each executive then presented plans and budgets for their respective departments.· Clinton is expected to address budget issues in his State of the Union speech Tuesday, and he presents his budget Thursday.· The Treaty of Amiens in 1802 brought a brief peace, and by June 1803 Addington was again presenting a war budget.· Jardana presented his 1990 budget to the House of Representatives on Jan. 6, 1990.· For a new chancellor, presenting a budget for an unpopular government, it was the best he could do.
· The tribunal members retire and deliberate once both sides have presented their cases.· In presenting his case, Scull needs to tie Wooten to the murder scene.· Beattie argued that they should go out and present their case.· Then I told the judge I was sorry we had to present this painful case to him, and I sat down.· A fact-finding exercise before I present my case to Council.· Nevertheless, I do believe that Al presents a serious case which must be respected and reckoned with.· They present the case for the Crown.· What I did was I presented my case.
· NGOs appear to present challenges to the authority of government agencies.· Home shopping, video on-demand, or other services present similar challenges.· In the meantime, the number of suicide attempters referred to hospitals has continued to present an organizational challenge.· The new century presented challenges that visionaries thought the old forms could not meet.· Silently she brooded on her own thoughts, unwilling to admit to herself that he presented a challenge.· Sue feels that 1992 and the opening of the Channel Tunnel will present new challenges and greater competition.· This is easier for us, for it presents less challenge to the habits of our mental and emotional processes.· Creating the microscopic shapes presents another challenge in its own right.
· Kondratieff presented few data for growth from 1789 to 1814 from countries other than Britain because they had little growth to analyse.· This section has just presented some statistical data on such differences.· However, the overall pattern which is presented by Beattie's data suggests a rather more complicated picture.· Therefore, we considered all subjects as belonging to one group when presenting the data for the these parameters.· The transition of the Course to a new structure and regulations in 1985-86 presented a unique data processing challenge.· First, it must present technical data on safety in a way that will encourage public debate.· We have presented our data in the same way as MacKenzie and Jefferies from Oxford.
· But it presents a major difficulty at the outset to the writer of general history.· Nature had to present itself as a difficulty to be overcome.· What we may expect, know or not know about our audience can present other dimensions of difficulty and challenge.· However, infinite decimal expressions, such as the full non-terminating expansion present certain difficulties.· These findings present some difficulties for the kind of goals needed in Workplace 2000.· Take particular trouble with any which might present you with difficulties and have a credible reply worked out to sidestep -problem areas.· What presented some difficulty, however, was giving away the money.
· Not only do they not do this but when presented with such evidence they explain it away.· Absolutely, and Holden himself presented the evidence.· In any case it is the role of the Reporter to present the evidence and argue the case before the Sheriff.· And considering that his claim of an 85 percent cure rate was presented without any supporting evidence.· Lawyers said the prosecution was allowed to present evidence, but that there was no mention of any defence evidence.· I was unable to look directly at the policeman while he presented his evidence.· He presents some evidence to support this view.· In this section, we shall present four types of evidence which plainly call for the distinction to be observed.
· A description which deals with abstract types will present linguistic forms and their meanings as constituents of the conventional code.· Needless to say, the dish is rarely presented in its original form.· The events are presented in episodic form, as a continuous narrative tossed antiphonally to and fro between the actresses.· They are extremely complex and are most clear when presented in diagram form.· It is useful to present these in tabular form simply adding on an extra column each year.· Conclusions will then be drawn from this body of facts and these will be presented in narrative form.· Information of current interest or related to the ward learning programme can be presented in a display form.· There have of course been many other visits which were either not documented or else which were presented in an ephemeral form.
· But this phalanx of enemies, all with influence in the legislature, did not present an unbroken front.· It was not expected to be waterproof, although obviously in combination with the mortar it should present a united front.· But in the face of the enemy they presented a united front.· You need to present a united front and avoid taking sides or playing one child off against the other.· Inpart this failure of the middle classes to present a unified political front arose from the very intransigence of the regime.· At this stage nothing remains but that each should present an opaque front to the other.· Parents need to present a combined front to the children which is firm and united.· Both Secunderabad and Hyderabad presented long arcaded fronts to the platform, back by powerful rectangular blocks containing offices.
· The ability to work under pressure and present a good image are important.· Its main function, however, appears to be to present a better image of Sri Lanka to the outside world.· You could present inputs of numeral images with the expected outputs.· Furthermore, Picasso was anxious to present in each image as much essential information about the subject as he could.· Others do not often see this as a genuine option, however, so how may we present a more positive image?· A well-written and crafted letter which is professionally presented will present a positive image both of the writer and of the organisation.· Relocation to an area which presented the right company image together with good facilities for employees could ease the problem.
· The final tone-unit, however, does present new information.· The gallery on wheels also presents information on Tiffany and the Morse family with the artwork.· The new product matrix sets out to present complex information with clarity.· This information may be relevant as a reminder or it may be presented as new information.· The phone will only be able to access Web pages that present their information in the Unwired style.· Or that any newscast or print publication has room to or should present every shard of information it gathers on every story?
· And true to form Graham Sale lost no time in capitalising on an opportunity presenting Douglas Hurd with his own clock.· This gives you the opportunity to present your own ideas and theoretical contributions.· Come to laugh, no doubt, and what a splendid opportunity they were being presented with!· But sometimes the opportunity presents itself to be with a student in a situation that has nothing to do with schoolwork.· Let us be resolved to take and use the opportunities presented by change to the full.· Be prepared at any time to assess an opportunity when it presents itself.· There is a growing awareness of the opportunities for hauliers presented by part ownership of private railway sidings.· And with Joe Alsop at his side, the opportunity would present itself frequently.
· A reasonable course is to measure the blood glucose of all patients when they present with infarction.· The patient may present either with insidious mental changes or subtle choreiform activity.· Those patients who present with metastatic disease and are treated with maximal endocrine treatment will have a median survival of 36 months.· It turns on hard when the patient comes to present time.· Of those patients presenting with gross ascites with normal pitted red cell counts, three were reformed rather than current drinkers.· It is these patients who present themselves to the outpatient clinic.· Each practitioner was invited to record details of all patients who presented with an asthma attack during a predetermined three month period.· Very few patients will present initially in the chronic arthritic phase of the disease.
· Pensions Mr. Morley I wish to present a second petition, signed by many thousands of Scunthorpe district residents.· An area seeking detachment must present a petition signed by 25 percent of its registered voters.· Anand made the announcement after student leaders had presented him with a petition calling for the lifting of martial law.· Company workers have presented petitions to the municipalities where the company has its main plants.· This, in turn, enables the creditor to present a bankruptcy petition.· He had committed an act of bankruptcy and a petition had been presented.· One prepares one's Bill and then presents it as a petition to Parliament.· Voice over A delegation of pensioners marched on Number 10 to present the petition.
· The artist was determined to present an accurate picture.· Goodman presents quite a different picture.· Other counties present a similar picture.· I always thought my job was to present the pictures as clearly as I could without intruding on the story.· But in order to keep the argument as clear as possible we presented a fairly static picture of the class structure.· To present such a picture of a typical abusive marriage is misleading.· We probably presented quite an obscene picture and suddenly we seemed to have an audience.· Powell's visit last month as secretary of state presented a vastly different picture.
· They would work in groups to present the final plan, showing the patients' needs and the nurses' needs.· I presented the Amway plan to a young sailor who was a member of the tough and courageous Navy Seals.· They present convex outlines in plan whether they are simple or compound deltas, composed virtually of a series of sub-deltas.· Each executive then presented plans and budgets for their respective departments.· It expects to present a new business plan to its board by the end of the month.· Watkins said Thomason presented the plan to President Clinton a month before the travel office firings.· Mr Yeltsin has instructed his closest aides to present their own plan, guaranteeing strong presidential rule.· So he presents his plan in fragments, and he wraps it in warm rhetoric aimed at pleasing moderate Democrats and independents.
· Using a systematic and pedagogical approach, the reader is first presented with the problem.· The renewal of the subway station, for example, presented a series of problems only hinted at here.· I found that a Parish Church could present almost the same problems as our Congregational ones.· This presents a major problem for women: the reduced number of available men compared to women over sixty-five years of age.· Absorbent wall cladding can sometimes present problems.· How such racist pornographic material escaped the rye of black activists presents a problem.· As these transactions are not predictable they present a processing problem.· It is interesting to note that the two problems just presented are concrete problems.
· At a meeting last month, Mr Alvarez presented some policy proposals, which have been politely ignored.· Commissioners met individually with Castillo to present their proposals for neighborhood improvements to be funded under the pass-through allocations.· Progress of constitutional talks Buoyed by its success in the referendum, the government moved swiftly to present revised constitutional proposals.· The comment space, however, is too tiny to present this proposal convincingly.· The Government wish to present our proposals for legislation that will enable the electricity industry in Northern Ireland to be privatised.· When Grandcourt languidly presents his proposal. her vacillation intrigues him.· I am willing to wager that the Government will not present proposals before the election about the salary of top civil servants.· It is therefore important that a detailed description of your study population be presented in the research proposal.
· After four and a half months of deliberation, the committee presented its report.· On the last day, the team presents a draft report to the superintendent.· He continued his investigation and on 12 April 1991 presented a very full report to the Islands' Presbytery.· Cooley presents a report of conversation with a former and a description of social conventions.· The Chairman-in-Office will present a progress report to the next Ministerial Council in 1995 in Budapest.· Cole would present that report in the public hearing.
· Chapter 14 presents the results of ten different one-hundred-year runs, based on the most recent information.· Instead, the voters have presented the best possible result - one which eliminates uncertainty.· Ask each group to present its results to the class.· Here we present the results of a prospective pilot study of combination laser and radiotherapy for palliation of advanced rectal cancer.· My hon. Friend referred to the opportunity that he had of presenting the result of the vote on the 1986 Bill.· No-one expects you to present the result.· Last week's meeting in Paris presented the results of a two-year study of the competing projects.
· The advance of the disease presents a grave threat to the livestock industry.· Because the early runoff of snow, heavy rains later in the year presented less threat of floods.· This search for a medical solution, then, may present a serious threat to civil liberties.· The Rams also present an inside threat with 6-2 senior Teresa James.· Despite the foundation of the small national Independent Labour Party in 1893, Labour did not appear to present an irresistible threat.· Women first are presented as bloodsucking threats, then impaled with gusto.· Surely he presented no physical threat to anyone, but it was possible that he had knowledge that was threatening.· His testimony presented a serious political threat to the incumbents on the city council and alienated Leroy from their affections.
· He presents a very negative view of Tombstone and the people here.· However, lectures can be used as a stimulus, to present an overall view and to convey enthusiasm about the subject.· Detailing the study of specific groups provides a focus for research components and presents a more coherent view of research efforts.· Nor was he given an opportunity to present his own view of feeling in Washington when he returned to London.· They should appear sincere and candid, presenting their views thoughtfully and convincingly.· The Panel attaches great importance to professional advice to enable the board to present its views fairly and accurately.· In Chapter 6 I present my view of the matter as I see it now.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► present your apologies/compliments etc► present arms
1give [transitive] to give something to someone, for example at a formal or official occasionpresent somebody with something- After independence, the opportunity to stop slavery presented itself, but was not acted upon.
- Mendez presented himself at the Marine base in Virginia.
- As we reach the base, an inkling of a trail presents itself.
- He always presented himself as the redeemed bad boy, but it was a lie, she says.
- However, before competing again you must present yourself to the tournament doctor to have both the injury and your bandaging accepted.
- It is these patients who present themselves to the outpatient clinic.
- Rhetorically, he still presents himself as a supporter of bipartisanship.
- The rector could not avoid the thought that presented itself for consideration.
- Three difficulties present themselves: 1.
- Two immediate sets of questions present themselves about this tiny, unhappy minority of women who are imprisoned.
He was presented with a bottle of champagne. She was presented with an award.present something to somebody/something The computer centre presented a cheque for £500 to cancer research.► see thesaurus at give2cause something to happen [transitive] to cause something to happen or existpresent somebody with something I knew I had presented her with an impossible task.present a problem/difficulty Large classes present great problems to many teachers.3present yourself to talk and behave in a particular way when you meet people: He presents himself well.4description [transitive] to show or describe someone or something: The artist was determined to present an accurate picture. We’ll present the information using a chart.present somebody as something Shakespeare presents the hero as a noble man doomed to make mistakes.present yourself as something The government presents itself as being sensitive to environmental issues.5speech [transitive] to give a speech in which you offer an idea, plan etc to be considered or accepted: Our manager is due to present the report at the end of the month.present something to somebody On January 3 the company will present its plans to the bank.6document/ticket [transitive] to show something such as an official document or ticket to someone in an official position: You must present your passport to the customs officer.7theatre/cinema [transitive] to give a performance in a theatre, cinema etc, or broadcast a programme on television or radio: Edinburgh Theatre Company presents ‘The Wind in the Willows’.8television/radio [transitive] British English if you present a television or radio programme, you introduce its different parts SYN host American English: Thursday’s ‘The Late Show’ was presented by Cynthia Rose.9appearance [transitive] to give something or someone a particular appearance or style: The restaurant likes to present food with style.10something presents itself if a situation, opportunity etc presents itself, it suddenly happens or exists: I’ll tell her as soon as the opportunity presents itself.11formally introduce somebody [transitive] to formally introduce someone to another person, especially to someone of a very high rank: I was presented to the Queen in 1964.12present your apologies/compliments etc formal used to greet someone, say sorry to them etc very politely: Mrs. Gottlieb presents her apologies and regrets she will not be able to attend.13illness [intransitive, transitive] medical to show an illness by having a particular symptom (=sign of an illness): The doctor asked whether any of the children had been presenting any unusual symptoms. Three of the five patients presented with fever and severe headaches.14present arms when soldiers present arms, they hold their guns straight up in front of them while an officer or other important person walks pastCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounspresent a problem· These mountain roads present problems even to experienced drivers.present difficulties· Juggling work and family responsibilities presents difficulties for women.present a challenge· I'm enjoying my new job because it presents an interesting challenge.present a threat· The disease presents a grave threat to the livestock industry.present an obstacle (=cause a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve)· The lack of money presented a massive obstacle.present1 adjectivepresent2 verbpresent3 noun
presentpres‧ent3 /ˈprezənt/ ●●● S2 W3 noun WORD ORIGINpresent3
Origin:
1 1200-1300 Old French presenter; ➔ PRESENT22-4 1200-1300 ➔ PRESENT1EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- "What's this?" "It's a present for Valerie - she needs cheering up."
- He got a lot of expensive presents for his 21st birthday.
- How many birthday presents did you get?
- I've bought you all a present!
- The knife was a present from his father.
- The watch was a present from my mother.
- Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer received the award at a star-studded presentation in London last night.
- We can't afford to spend much on Christmas presents this year.
- After the presents are opened, long-term planners are disoriented and must find new work.
- For the present we must return to the adjudicative context within which natural justice and fairness operate.
- He followed this up by giving everyone a present.
- How they lead us on: we for whom the present is everything, yet never enough!
- When Jim arrived home from work, Della told Jim what she had done to buy his Christmas present.
Longman Language Activatorsomething that you give someone on a special occasion
something that you give to someone as a sign of friendship, love, respect, or as part of a formal ceremony: · These candlesticks would make a lovely gift.· I got this jacket as a gift. I wouldn't have chosen this color myself.gift from: · In the hall was a magnificent vase, which was a gift from a Japanese businessman.· It was a gift to the US from the Chinese people.gift for: · I bought this CD as a gift for Jane, but she's already got it.birthday/graduation/wedding etc gift especially American: · I'm going to go pick up a birthday gift for Uncle Warren, and then I'm going to go and see him.gift shop (=a shop that sells small things that are suitable for giving as gifts): · There's a gift shop in the hotel. They have jewelry and souvenirs and stuff.
something that you give to someone on a special occasion, for example on their birthday or when they leave their job: · I've bought you all a present!get a present: · How many birthday presents did you get?present for: · He got a lot of expensive presents for his 21st birthday.· "What's this?" "It's a present for Valerie - she needs cheering up."present from: · The watch was a present from my mother.Christmas/birthday/wedding etc present: · We can't afford to spend much on Christmas presents this year.
something, especially money, that you give someone because they have done something good or helpful: reward of: · The parents of the missing boy are offering a reward of £10,000.reward for: · The police say there is a $50,000 reward for any information that helps them find the killer.· She got no reward for all the hard work she did.
now, at this time at this moment or at this time: · If we leave now we'll be there before dark.· It's not raining now, but they said it might rain later.· He used to coach high school basketball but now he's a realtor.from now on (=starting from now): · Students are to be in their seats by 8:00 from now on.· From now on, the U.S. government will rely on a new method to measure economic growth.
if something is already happening or already true, it began to happen or be true before now: · He's only three and he's already reading.· "Should I tell Kay?" "She already knows."· The show has already started.· Don't buy any more toys for the kids -- they've got plenty already.· Was the apartment empty when you moved in or was it already furnished?
now - use this when you are describing what the situation is at this time: · The firm currently employs 113 people.· Currently, the most a senior nurse can earn is £16,000.· Ms. Kelly is currently assisting another customer. May I help you?
now - use this especially to say that something is happening now but you do not expect it to continue for a long time: · I'm working in a restaurant at the moment.· Miss Hellman is away from her desk at the moment - can I have her call you back?· The official currency is the crown, presently about 30 to the dollar.
formal if something is true at present or at the present time , it is true now but you do not expect it to be permanent: · The money available for public libraries will be less in future than at present.· We do not envisage any changes in the tax structure at the present time.
spoken at this moment or at this time: · I need a new car but right now I can't afford one.· She's in Amsterdam right now but she should be in Paris by tomorrow night.
British spoken at this exact moment - use this especially to say that you cannot do something immediately: · Sorry, I'm busy just now - can I call you later?
American at this particular time: · I have no further questions at this time, your honor.· "Do you have any health insurance?" "Not at this time."at this time of day/night/year etc: · What are you doing out at this time of night?· Gas prices always go up at this time of year.
happening now, but likely to change for a short time, but not permanently - use this about a temporary arrangement or way of dealing with a situation: · Leave the groceries there for now - I'll put them away later.· For the time being he can stay here, but I want that dog out of here by the end of the week.
especially spoken use this to say that something is true or happening now, but may change soon: · For the moment the city seems quiet, but the fighting could start again at any time.· "How's your apartment?" "It's fine for the moment, but I'd rather live nearer town."· Assuming for the moment that you did get the job, where would you live?
American use this to say that something is true or happening now, but will probably change in the future: · As of now, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis.· My plan, as of now, is to graduate in May then start looking for a job in the fall.
formal · It is assumed, for the present, that the meeting will go ahead.· A reduction in interest rates seems highly unlikely for the present.
between now and some time in the future, for example until a situation changes: · Payday is not until next week, but if you need any money in the meanwhile, let me know.· You probably won't receive the contract until Thursday but I can fax you a copy in the meantime.meanwhile: · The flight will be announced soon. Meanwhile, please remain seated.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs On current form he’s one of the top three players in the country. When disciplining children, it is important that parents present a united front (=show that they both feel the same about a situation). The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN
· He gave everyone a present.
· I was given this book as a present.
(also get somebody a present informal)· I want to buy a present for Lucy but I’m not sure what she’d like.· Did you get Bill a birthday present?
(=receive a present)· Children soon learn to enjoy giving presents as well as getting them.
· She spent the afternoon wrapping Christmas presents.
· Can we open our presents now?
(=give each other a present)· We always exchange Christmas and birthday presents.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + present· Thanks for the birthday present.
· What would Dad like as a Christmas present?
· His wedding present to her had been a diamond necklace.
COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘unpack a present’. Say open a present.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· Accepting presents from him made her feel uncomfortable.
(=give someone an award at a formal ceremony)· She cried when she was presented with her award.
· Have you got Lou a birthday present yet?
· The present century has seen the start of international terrorism.
· The French ambassador was present at the ceremony.
(=be a difficult one)· These changes pose a real challenge to farmers.
· The present chapter deals with the years leading up to the war.
· The children couldn’t wait to open their Christmas presents.
(also the prevailing climate formal)· Change will be hard to achieve in the current climate.
· Her two immediate concerns were to find a home and a job.
formal (=be something that is difficult to deal with)· English spelling may present some difficulties for learners.
· People feel much less secure in the present era of international terrorism.
On current form he’s one of the top three players in the country. When disciplining children, it is important that parents present a united front (=show that they both feel the same about a situation). (=behave in a way that creates a particular image)· He presented an image of himself as an energetic young leader.
(=write on an official list that someone is there or not there, especially in school) Any student who is more than 20 minutes late for class will be marked absent.
Any student who is more than 20 minutes late for class will be marked absent. (=now)· At the present moment, there are 500 students at the school.
(=cause an obstacle to exist)· Serious differences continue to present obstacles to an agreement.· Our reliance on fossil fuels poses an obstacle to achieving these targets.
· The course also provides an opportunity to study Japanese.
· A group of pensioners went to London to present the petition.
· Newspapers tend to present a grim picture of what's going on in the world.
· The following statistics indicate the present position.
(=see or present something as good)· If you spend a year travelling after school, employers often see this in a positive light.· The merger was presented to the world in a positive light.
(=cause it or make it have to be considered)· A shortage of trained nurses is posing major problems.
British English, host a program American English (=introduce its different parts)· At the time she was also presenting several television programmes.
· The present situation in Afghanistan is very worrying.
· We can deduce how the planet evolved from its beginnings to its present state.
· That is the best advice we can offer, given our current state of knowledge about the disease.
· The rebels do not pose a serious threat to the armed forces.
· Iraq was presented with an ultimatum by the UN to cease the invasion of Kuwait.
· He gave them a painting as a wedding present.
The present was beautifully wrapped in gold paper.· She remembered shopping with her father in that shop for a twenty-first birthday present.· Suppose your favorite uncle proudly tells you that your birthday present is a subscription to the Salmon of the Month Club.· I always regarded that as my Birthday present, of course my happy birthday only lasted about anther hour.· The numbers contain a second birthday present.· And it was a birthday present.· He watched her shop for his birthday present.· Derek, laughing heartily, gave me the key and I let myself in to meet my birthday present.· Children who think mathematically design boats and plan holidays differently, they shop for birthday presents and cook cakes differently.
· I dig the garden, or wrap my Christmas presents.· Could that be where the explanation lies as to why she gave her already suicidal husband twin pistols as a Christmas present?· Tomorrow was Christmas Day, and she had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents to buy Jim a Christmas present.· When Jim arrived home from work, Della told Jim what she had done to buy his Christmas present.· Why not make an extra batch for a delectable Christmas present?· Obviously they were trying out a Christmas present.· He was an unwanted Christmas present.· They had sacrificed their greatest treasures to give each other the best possible Christmas present.
· Sarella concentrated on choosing a wedding present they would both like and an outfit she could wear again later.· Hatton said something about buying him a record player for a wedding present.· She took a painting some one gave us as a wedding present.· His main task was tastefully to accommodate as many wedding presents into their new homes as was practicable.· At the end of the bed was a small card-table which Changez bought for her as a wedding present.· I was hoping to surprise you - a sort of unexpected wedding present, but it was no good.· Gunnell gave herself the perfect wedding present when she unwrapped an Olympic gold medal in the 400metres hurdles.· Drink on Sunday at - where wedding present?
VERB· From time to time he brought them small presents of coffee and sugar, although he was always slightly shy and embarrassed about giving them.· I had to lure her back, bring her presents, ingratiate myself with everyone in the family.· Thank you all for coming this evening, and for bringing such generous presents.· I think of how foolish I have been to bring her this present.· You will never believe this but when they come on a visit they always bring presents for Paula and Graham and Katie.· I was thirty and single, and a handsome, older man loved me and brought me silken presents and poetry.· He hadn't come here to bring her a birthday present!
· The price-conscious monarch could have bought presents for the whole family - and still had change from £50.· When Jim arrived home from work, Della told Jim what she had done to buy his Christmas present.· I buy her loads of presents from wherever I am.· He went back to buying her presents.· It had been mutually decided that they should not buy presents for each other.· I need me some money to buy Risa a present.· Tomorrow was Christmas Day, and she had only one dollar and eighty-seven cents to buy Jim a Christmas present.· All I did was use the rents to buy Alice a present.
· Needless to say, Hollywood doesn't give away presents without asking for something in return.· Texans rode big Kentucky horses, did not parley or give presents, wore home-spun clothes dyed butternut, and were trigger-happy.· He buys my books to give as presents.· And all the men wanted to take Aileen dancing or give her presents.· Pope was given a leaving present of £25, soon supplemented by a further £25 to his widow.· Two nice new fivers every time, folded neatly, given like a present.· From a medical viewpoint, the outline of viral infection given so far presents much too simple a picture.
· The narrator is a figure in transit trying to live in a perceptual present which avoids fixed relations.· When they were together, they both knew how to live just in the present.· And I just can't live in this present.· The point is clear: that town, like the others, could not live only in the present.· Mr Harel may still live in biblical times, but I happen to live in the present.· Of course, we must live in the present, too.· How to live in the present is something that I have thought a lot about.· Having learned from the past, he lives in the present, with one eye on the future.
· When he had finished eating, she followed him into the drawing-room and watched him open her present.· I opened all the presents on the bed, and among the wrappings Jasper and I did the things we knew.· Jack opened his presents in the car and we head for home and a tin of lentil soup.· At some point in the evening, we all moved into the living room where the birthday boy opened his presents.· She pushed all thoughts of Julius out of her head, scrambled out of bed, and began to open her presents.· Smaller children open their presents, and older children and grown-ups spend the evening together.· As Prince Charles watches his sons open their presents at Sandringham, his wife will be 80 miles away at Althorp.· It's time to open the presents - A sudden explosion of glass made him jump.
· Alison Spiro Permanent hazard Q. I am six weeks pregnant, and have just received a present of some beauty products.· Though the whole family sang, he prospered during the piano lessons he received as a birthday present at age 6.· Especially the ones who thought I was lying, who knew that I could never receive such a magnificent present.· My main memory in this camp was receiving my first Christmas present.
· Indeed, Working Together, para 6.19 states that minutes should be sent to all present.· Whenever the Assiniboin sent each other presents of food, they also sent along a little boy to bring back the dish.· Fans send her presents of teddy bears and expensive perfume.· But whenever I mention it, all he does is send her some marvellous present.· He dutifully ceased to send presents, and instead began a systematic investigation of her circumstances.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► the present► at present
1- A reduction in interest rates seems highly unlikely for the present.
- It is assumed, for the present, that the meeting will go ahead.
- B Population is expected to remain constant and investment should be sufficient to cater for the present population.
- But what of immediate realities and possible action for the present back in the workplace?
- He had decided to do nothing further for the present and leave it to Berowne to make the first move.
- It was best left for the present.
- Live for the present and the good things which are going to happen.
- This means that 69 percent are not susceptible to medical intervention at least for the present.
[countable] something you give someone on a special occasion or to thank them for something SYN gift: I’m looking for a present for Mark.2the present a)the time that is happening now: Stop worrying about the past and live in the present. The film is set sometime between 1995 and the present. ‘When do you want to start?’ ‘Well, there’s no time like the present (=used to say that if you are going to do something at all, you should do it now).’ b)technical the form of the verb that shows what exists or is happening now SYN the present tense3at present at this time SYN now: The item you want is not available at present. At present, the airport handles 110 flights a day.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say at the moment rather than at present:· I’m looking for a new job at the moment.4for the present something that exists or will be done for the present exists now and will continue for a while, though it may change in the future: The company is still in business, at least for the present.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually say for now, rather than for the present:· That’s all we have time for, for now.COLLOCATIONSverbsgive somebody a present· He gave everyone a present.give something as a present· I was given this book as a present.buy somebody a present (also get somebody a present informal)· I want to buy a present for Lucy but I’m not sure what she’d like.· Did you get Bill a birthday present?get a present (=receive a present)· Children soon learn to enjoy giving presents as well as getting them.wrap a present· She spent the afternoon wrapping Christmas presents.open/unwrap a present· Can we open our presents now?exchange presents (=give each other a present)· We always exchange Christmas and birthday presents.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + presenta birthday present· Thanks for the birthday present.a Christmas present· What would Dad like as a Christmas present?a wedding present· His wedding present to her had been a diamond necklace.COMMON ERRORS ► Don’t say ‘unpack a present’. Say open a present.