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present
adjective UK /ˈprez(ə)nt/ 1 only before nounexisting or happening nowThe present situation cannot be allowed to continue. In his present emotional state, he is capable of doing anything. The present owners purchased the farm in 1976. the present day (=now): the history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now 1a being considered nowThe 550 researchers in the present study have published a total of 6490 papers. Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now
2 never before nounat an event, or in a placeI wasn’t present when Dr Allott examined Clare. present at: Among those present at the ceremony were the ambassador and his wife. Synonyms and related words
General words for presence discoverability presence attendance 2a existing somewhereThe chemicals obviously kill any bacteria present. present in: Both kinds of nucleic acid are present in all cells. Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now
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1 only before nounexisting or happening nowThe present situation cannot be allowed to continue. In his present emotional state, he is capable of doing anything. The present owners purchased the farm in 1976. the present day (=now): the history of Jamestown from the 17th century to the present day Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now 1a being considered nowThe subjects in the present study have been replaced by younger people. Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now
2 never before nounat an event, or in a placeI wasn’t present when Dr. Allott examined Clare. present at: Among those present at the ceremony were the ambassador and his wife. Synonyms and related words
General words for presence discoverability presence attendance 2a existing somewhereThe chemicals obviously kill any bacteria present. present in: Both kinds of nucleic acid are present in all cells. Synonyms and related words
Existing, happening or being dealt with now
all present and accounted for present company excepted present
1 countable something that you give to someone, for example to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthdaySam’s grandma brings him huge numbers of presents every time she comes to visit. wrap a present (=cover it in special paper): Yuki was wrapping a present for her mother. wedding/birthday/Christmas present: I’m going to buy a wedding present for Chris and Karen. Synonyms and related words 2 the presentthe period of time that is happening nowWe must learn to live in the present, not in the past. Synonyms and related words
Now and the present the present today immediacy 3 the presentlinguisticsthe forms of a verb group indicating that an action or event happens regularly or is taking place now, or that a situation exists or is true now. For example ‘she works’ and ‘she’s working’ are both in the present.Synonyms and related words
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at present for the present (there’s) no time like the present present
1 countable something that you give to someone, for example to celebrate a special occasion such as a birthdaySam’s grandma brings him huge numbers of presents every time she comes to visit. wedding/birthday/Christmas present: I’m going to buy a wedding present for Chris and Karen. wrap a present (=cover it in special paper): Yuki was wrapping a present for her mother. Synonyms and related words 2 the presentthe period of time that is happening nowWe must learn to live in the present, not in the past. Synonyms and related words
Now and the present the present today immediacy 3 the presentlinguisticsthe forms of a verb group indicating that an action or event happens regularly or is taking place now, or that a situation exists or is true now. For example ‘she works’ and ‘she’s working’ are both in the present.Synonyms and related words
Verb forms and tenses aspect auxiliary verb conjugation
at present for the present (there’s) no time like the present present
verb transitive UK /prɪˈzent/ 1 to give something to someone formally or officiallyHannah was the guest of honour and presented the prizes. present someone with something: We are very pleased to have been presented with this prestigious award. present something to someone: Finally the mayor presented the medals to the winners. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 2 to cause something such as a problem, threat, or opportunityIt was argued that the group’s activities presented a threat to national security. present someone with something: Despite its free-market reforms, the country still presents foreign investors with a challenge. present a problem/difficulty: The task should present no difficulty for someone of her experience. Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen
Nouns frequently used as objects of present ▪ challenge, difficulty, obstacle, problem, threat
3 to offer something for people to consider or judgeThe commission presented its report in October. present something to someone: Barnes subsequently presented the case to a meeting of the Education Committee. Synonyms and related words
To offer something and offers 4 to show someone or something in a particular way so that people have a particular opinion about themThe film presents a disturbing image of youth culture. Despite the disagreements, they managed to present a united front. present someone/something as something: Statistics can be used to challenge theories that are presented as facts. present yourself as something: In the run-up to the elections he sought to present himself as a family man. Synonyms and related words
To describe or define something 5 Britishto be the person who introduces a television or radio programmeThe show will be presented by Trevor McDonald. Synonyms and related words
Presenting and working on television and radio programmes 6 to produce or organize something such as a play, film, or exhibitionNext week the Royal National Theatre presents Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen. Synonyms and related words
Museums, libraries and art galleries 7 to introduce someone formally to someone else, especially to an important personMiss Abbott, may I present my nephew George Langley? present someone to someone: They hovered around, hoping to be presented to the Queen. Synonyms and related words
To meet, or to introduce people 8 to show something such as a passport to someone in an official position so that they can check itThe soldiers stopped them and said they must present their papers. present something to someone: He presented his passport to the guard for inspection. Synonyms and related words
To show or display something 9 formalto express something such as greetings to someoneHe has asked me to present his apologies for his absence. Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello shout out shout-out welcome 10 to give a cheque to a bank so that it can be put into your account Synonyms and related words
Cheques and using cheques blank cheque bounce cancel a cheque 10a to give someone a bill that they must pay Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give
11 medicalif a patient presents with particular signs of an illness, they have those signsChildren presenting with respiratory infections were given chest x-rays. Synonyms and related words
To have or develop an illness or symptom
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verb transitive US /prɪˈzent/ 1 to give something to someone formally or officiallyHannah was the guest of honor and presented the prizes. present someone with something: We are very pleased to have been presented with this prestigious award. present something to someone: Finally the mayor presented the medals to the winners. Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give 2 to cause something such as a problem, threat, or opportunityIt was argued that the group’s activities presented a threat to national security. present someone with something: Despite its free-market reforms, the country still presents foreign investors with a challenge. present a problem/difficulty: The task should present no difficulty for someone with her experience. Synonyms and related words
To make something start to exist or happen bring about start off create
Nouns frequently used as objects of present ▪ challenge, difficulty, obstacle, problem, threat
3 to offer something for people to consider or judgeThe commission presented its report in October. present something to someone: Barnes subsequently presented the case to a meeting of the joint subcommittee. Synonyms and related words
To offer something and offers 4 to show someone or something in a particular way so that people have a particular opinion about themThe movie presents a disturbing image of youth culture. present someone/something as something: Statistics can be used to challenge theories that are presented as facts. present yourself as something: In the early days of the election he sought to present himself as a family man. Synonyms and related words
To describe or define something 5 to produce or organize something such as a play, movie, or exhibitNext week the theater presents Michael Frayn’s Copenhagen. Synonyms and related words
Museums, libraries and art galleries 6 to introduce someone formally to someone else, especially to an important personMiss Abbott, may I present the author Anne Rice? present someone to someone: They hovered around, hoping to be presented to the celebrities. Synonyms and related words
To meet, or to introduce people 7 to show something such as a passport to someone in an official position so that they can check itThe soldiers stopped them and said they must present their papers. present something to someone: He presented his passport to the guard for inspection. Synonyms and related words
To show or display something 8 formalto express something such as greetings to someoneHe has asked me to present his apologies for his absence. Synonyms and related words
To welcome or greet, and to say hello shout out shout-out welcome 9 to give a check to a bank so that it can be put into your account Synonyms and related words
Checks and using checks blank check bounce cancel a check 9a to give someone a bill that they must pay Synonyms and related words
General words meaning to give
10 medicalif a patient presents with particular signs of an illness, they have those signsChildren presenting with respiratory infections were given chest x-rays. Synonyms and related words
To have or develop an illness or symptom 11 Britishto be the person who introduces a television or radio program Synonyms and related words
Presenting and working on television and radio programs
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