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How to pronounce present
IPA transcription: [p'ɹɛzənt]
Pronunciation variants: [p'ɹɛzənt][pɹi'zɛnt][pɚ'zɛnt]
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Noun
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the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
“that is enough for the present”
“he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow”
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something presented as a gift
“his tie was a present from his wife”
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a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Verb
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
“She shows her dogs frequently”
“We will demo the new software in Washington”
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bring forward and present to the mind
“We presented the arguments to him”
“We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason”
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deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
“The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students”
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cause to come to know personally
“permit me to acquaint you with my son”
“introduce the new neighbors to the community”
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perform (a play), especially on a stage
“we are going to stage `Othello'”
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give as a present; make a gift of
“What will you give her for her birthday?”
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hand over formally
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introduce
“This poses an interesting question”
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present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
“We confronted him with the evidence”
“He was faced with all the evidence and could no longer deny his actions”
“An enormous dilemma faces us”
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give, especially as an honor or reward
“bestow honors and prizes at graduation”
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represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
“The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting”
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formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
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recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
“When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute”
Adjective
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temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
“the present leader”
“articles for present use”
“the present topic”
“the present system”
“present observations”
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being or existing in a specified place
“the murderer is present in this room”
“present at the wedding”
“present at the creation”
Usage examples
- A meal presented well is most memorable.
- His own triptych, known as "Past and Present", was influenced by Hunt's work.
- The panellists presented him with a personalised cake.
- There are a number of audio-visual presentations.
- The bizarre presentation involving thirteen ducks, an iguana and a platypus changed the mood somewhat.
- It was in many ways representative of a typical Rust Belt city.
- It was the predecessor line for the present-day Sudan Railway.
- Wayne County is divided among three legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives.
- She wrapped the presents beautifully.
- I had seen all that it would presently bring me.