Definitions for PRESENTˈprɛz ənt

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

pres•entˈprɛz ənt(adj.)

being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current:
the present economic situation.
at this time; at hand; immediate:
articles for present use.
of, pertaining to, or being a verb tense or form used to refer to an action or state occurring or existing at the moment of speaking (They're eating. I know the answer) or to a habitual event (He drives to work), and also sometimes used to express the future (The plane leaves at six tomorrow) or past.
Category: Grammar
being with one or others or in the specified or understood place:
to be present at the wedding.
being here:
Is everyone present?
existing or occurring in a place, thing, combination, or the like:
Carbon is present in many minerals.
being actually here or under consideration.
being before the mind.
Obs. aware.
Obs. immediate.
(n.)the present time.
the present tense. a verb form in the present tense, as
knows.
Category: Grammar
presents, (in a deed of conveyance) the present document or writings:
Know all men by these presents.
Category: Law
Obs. the matter in hand.

Idioms for present:

at present,at the present time or moment; now.
Category: Idiom
for the present,for now; temporarily.
Category: Idiom

Origin of present:

1250–1300; ME < OF < L praesent- (s. of praesēns), prp. of praeesse to preside, be in charge, be present = prae- pre - + esse to be

pres′ent•ness(n.)

pre•sent^*prɪˈzɛnt; ˈprɛz ənt(v.; n.; v.t.)

to furnish or endow with a gift or the like, esp. by formal act.
to bring, offer, or give, often in a formal or ceremonious way:
to present one's credentials.
to afford or furnish (an opportunity, possibility, etc.).
to hand over or submit (a bill or check).
to introduce (a person) to another, esp. in a formal manner.
to bring before or introduce to the public:
to present a new play.
Category: Showbiz
to come to show (oneself) before a person, in or at a place, etc.
to bring forth or render for or before another or others; offer for consideration:
to present an alternative plan.
to set forth in words; frame or articulate:
to present arguments.
to represent, impersonate, or act, as on the stage.
to direct, point, or turn (something) to something or someone:
He presented his back to the audience.
to level or aim (a weapon, esp. a firearm).
Law. to bring (a formal charge) against a person. to bring (an offense) to the notice of the proper authority.
Category: Law
to nominate (a cleric) for a benefice.
Category: Religion
(n.)a thing presented as a gift; gift.

^* Syn: See give. See also introduce.

Origin of present:

1175–1225; (n.) ME < OF, orig. in phrase en present in presence (see present1); (v.) ME < OF presenter < ML praesentāre to give, show, present for approval, L: to exhibit (to the mind or senses), der. of praesēnspresent1

Princeton's WordNet

present, nowadays(noun)
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"
present(noun)
something presented as a gift
"his tie was a present from his wife"
present, present tense(adj)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
present(a)(adj)
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"
present(verb)
being or existing in a specified place
"the murderer is present in this room"; "present at the wedding"; "present at the creation"
show, demo, exhibit, present, demonstrate(verb)
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
"She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington"
present, represent, lay out(verb)
bring forward and present to the mind
"We presented the arguments to him"; "We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason"
stage, present, represent(verb)
perform (a play), especially on a stage
"we are going to stage `Othello'"
present, submit(verb)
hand over formally
present, pose(verb)
introduce
"This poses an interesting question"
award, present(verb)
give, especially as an honor or reward
"bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
give, gift, present(verb)
give as a present; make a gift of
"What will you give her for her birthday?"
deliver, present(verb)
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
"The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"
introduce, present, acquaint(verb)
cause to come to know personally
"permit me to acquaint you with my son"; "introduce the new neighbors to the community"
portray, present(verb)
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
"The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
confront, face, present(verb)
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"
present(verb)
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
salute, present(verb)
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
"When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

present(noun)ɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
a gift
to give sb a present; birthday/Christmas presents
present(adjective)ɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
≠ past
a solution to our present problems; We are not hiring at the present time.
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
≠ absent
There were twenty people present at the meeting.; tiny particles present in the air
present(verb)ɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to give sth to sb, especially in a formal way
He presented her with the gold medal.; an award presented to the best school in the state
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to show and explain sth you have done to others
a scientist presenting her findings at the conference
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to be or cause a problem, risk, etc.
This roof presents a problem in the wind.
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to show in a particular way
The book presents an exciting look at life at sea.
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to show an official document to the authorities
He presented his birth certificate as proof of identity.
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to organize or create a performance, film, etc.
a theater company presenting a performance of Hamlet
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
to introduce programs or guests on a TV or radio program
He presents a quiz programme.
presentɪˈzɛnt; n. ˈprɛz ənt
(of an opportunity, idea, etc.) to occur or become available
Every time a challenge presented itself, the team played harder.

Wiktionary

present(Noun)
The current moment or period of time.
present(Noun)
The present tense.
present(Noun)
A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
present(Verb)
To reveal, to show.
The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.
present(Verb)
To offer to a court or legislature for consideration.
present
To demand that a drawee pay, or that the presenter's bank accept, (a draft).
present
To award a trophy, gift, etc, to.
present
To come to the attention of medical staff
The patient presented with insomnia.
present(Adjective)
Relating to now, for the time being; current.
The present manager has been here longer than the last one.
present(Adjective)
Located in the immediate vicinity.
present
Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.

Webster Dictionary

Present(adj)
being at hand, within reach or call, within certain contemplated limits; -- opposed to absent
Present(adj)
now existing, or in process; begun but not ended; now in view, or under consideration; being at this time; not past or future; as, the present session of Congress; the present state of affairs; the present instance
Present(adj)
not delayed; immediate; instant; coincident
Present(adj)
ready; quick in emergency; as a present wit
Present(adj)
favorably attentive; propitious
Present(adj)
present time; the time being; time in progress now, or at the moment contemplated; as, at this present
Present(adj)
present letters or instrument, as a deed of conveyance, a lease, letter of attorney, or other writing; as in the phrase, " Know all men by these presents," that is, by the writing itself, " per has literas praesentes; " -- in this sense, rarely used in the singular
Present(adj)
a present tense, or the form of the verb denoting the present tense
Present(adj)
to bring or introduce into the presence of some one, especially of a superior; to introduce formally; to offer for acquaintance; as, to present an envoy to the king; (with the reciprocal pronoun) to come into the presence of a superior
Present(adj)
to exhibit or offer to view or notice; to lay before one's perception or cognizance; to set forth; to present a fine appearance
Present(adj)
to pass over, esp. in a ceremonious manner; to give in charge or possession; to deliver; to make over
Present(adj)
to make a gift of; to bestow; to give, generally in a formal or ceremonious manner; to grant; to confer
Present(adj)
hence: To endow; to bestow a gift upon; to favor, as with a donation; also, to court by gifts
Present(adj)
to present; to personate
Present(adj)
to nominate to an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution
Present(adj)
to nominate for support at a public school or other institution
Present(adj)
to lay before a public body, or an official, for consideration, as before a legislature, a court of judicature, a corporation, etc.; as, to present a memorial, petition, remonstrance, or indictment
Present(adj)
to lay before a court as an object of inquiry; to give notice officially of, as a crime of offence; to find or represent judicially; as, a grand jury present certain offenses or nuisances, or whatever they think to be public injuries
Present(adj)
to bring an indictment against
Present(adj)
to aim, point, or direct, as a weapon; as, to present a pistol or the point of a sword to the breast of another
Present(verb)
to appear at the mouth of the uterus so as to be perceptible to the finger in vaginal examination; -- said of a part of an infant during labor
Present(noun)
anything presented or given; a gift; a donative; as, a Christmas present
Present(noun)
the position of a soldier in presenting arms; as, to stand at present