Definitions for Presence
ˈprɛz ənspres·ence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 9 votes

1. presencenoun

   the state of being present; current existence

   "he tested for the presence of radon"

2. presence, frontnoun

   the immediate proximity of someone or something

   "she blushed in his presence"; "he sensed the presence of danger"; "he was well behaved in front of company"

3. presencenoun

   an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

4. presencenoun

   the impression that something is present

   "he felt the presence of an evil force"

5. bearing, comportment, presence, miennoun

   dignified manner or conduct

6. presencenoun

   the act of being present

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. presencenoun

   The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand;

   Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.

2. presencenoun

   The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

   Bob never said anything about it in my presence.

3. presencenoun

   A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with his audience.

   Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.

4. presencenoun

   Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.

   I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.

5. presencenoun

   A company's business activity in a particular market.

6. presencenoun

   The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts

7. presenceverb

   To make or become present.

8. Etymology: Through, from praesentia, from praesentem.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Presencenoun

   Etymology: presence, Fr. præsentia, Lat.

   1. State of being present; contrary to absence.

   To-night we hold a solemn supper,
   And I’ll request your presence. William Shakespeare.

   The presence of a king engenders love
   Amongst his subjects and his loyal friends,
   As it disanimates his enemies. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

   2. Approach face to face to a great personage.

   The shepherd Dorus answered with such a trembling voice and abashed countenance, and oftentimes so far from the matter, that it was some sport to the young ladies, thinking it want of education, which made him so discountenanced with unwonted presence. Philip Sidney, b. i.

   Men that very presence fear,
   Which once they knew authority did bear! Daniel.

   3. State of being in the view of a superior.

   Thou know’st the law of arms is such,
   That, whoso draws a sword in th’ presence ’t’s death. Sha.

   I know not by what power I am made bold,
   In such a presence here, to plead my thoughts. William Shakespeare.

   Wisdom thy sister, and with her did’st play
   In presence of th’ Almighty. John Milton.

   Perhaps I have not so well consulted the repute of my intellectuals, in bringing their imperfections into such discerning presences. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps.

   Since clinging cares and trains of inbred fears,
   Not aw’d by arms, but in the presence bold,
   Without respect to purple or to gold. Dryden.

   4. A number assembled before a great person.

   Look I so pale.
   —— Ay; and no man in the presence,
   But his red colour hath forsook his cheeks. William Shakespeare.

   Odmar, of all this presence does contain,
   Give her your wreath whom you esteem most fair. Dryden.

   5. Port; air; mien; demeanour.

   Virtue is best in a body that is comely, and that hath rather dignity of presence, than beauty of aspect. Francis Bacon.

   A graceful presence bespeaks acceptance, gives a force to language, and helps to convince by look and posture. Collier.

   How great his presence, how erect his look,
   How ev’ry grace, how all his virtuous mother
   Shines in his face, and charms me from his eyes. Smith.

   6. Room in which a prince shows himself to his court.

   By them they pass, all gazing on them round,
   And to the presence mount, whose glorious view
   Their frail amazed senses did confound. Fairy Queen.

   An’t please your grace, the two great cardinals
   Wait in the presence. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.

   The lady Anne of Bretagne, passing through the presence in the court of France, and espying Chartier, a famous poet, leaning upon his elbow fast asleep, openly kissing him, said, we must honour with our kiss, the mouth from whence so many sweet verses have proceeded. Henry Peacham.

   7. Readiness at need; quickness at expedients.

   A good bodily strength is a felicity of nature, but nothing comparable to a large understanding and ready presence of mind. Roger L'Estrange.

   Errors, not to be recall’d, do find
   Their best redress from presence of the mind,
   Courage our greatest failings does supply. Edmund Waller.

   8. The person of a superior.

   To her the sov’reign presence thus reply’d. John Milton.

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1. presence

   Presence is the state or quality of being existing, present, or being in a particular place or situation. It refers to the act of being aware, attentive, and engaged in the current moment, environment, or interaction. Presence involves a sense of being physically and mentally available, and having a genuine and active involvement in the present experience.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. Presencenoun

   the state of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; -- opposed to absence

2. Presencenoun

   the place in which one is present; the part of space within one's ken, call, influence, etc.; neighborhood without the intervention of anything that forbids intercourse

3. Presencenoun

   specifically, neighborhood to the person of one of superior of exalted rank; also, presence chamber

4. Presencenoun

   the whole of the personal qualities of an individual; person; personality; especially, the person of a superior, as a sovereign

5. Presencenoun

   an assembly, especially of person of rank or nobility; noble company

6. Presencenoun

   port, mien; air; personal appearence

7. Etymology: [F. prsence, L. praesentia. See Present.]

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1. Presence

   Presence is the seventh studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released by Swan Song Records on 31 March 1976. It was written and recorded during a tumultuous time in the band's history, as singer Robert Plant was recuperating from serious injuries he had sustained in a recent car accident. The album received mixed reviews from critics and is also the slowest-selling studio album by the band, only managing to achieve triple-platinum certification in the United States. Nonetheless, guitarist Jimmy Page describes Presence as the band's "most important" album, proving they would continue despite their turmoil.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Presence

   prez′ens, n. state of being present—opp. of Absence: situation near or within sight, &c., companionship: approach face to face: nearness to the person of a superior: an assembly of great persons: mien: personal appearance: an apparition: calmness, readiness, as of mind: (Shak.) a presence-chamber.—ns. Pres′ence-cham′ber, -room, the chamber or room in which a great personage receives company.—adj. Pres′ent, being in a certain place—opp. to Absent: now under view or consideration: being at this time: not past or future: ready at hand: attentive: not absent-minded: (gram.) denoting time just now, or making a general statement.—n. present time or business: (pl.) the writing of a letter, or a deed of any kind as actually shown at any time: any deed or writing.—adj. Prēsen′tial, having or implying actual presence.—n. Prēsential′ity.—adv. Prēsen′tially.—n. Pres′entness, state of being present.—Presence of mind, a state of mind which enables a person to speak or act with calmness and promptness in circumstances of great and sudden difficulties.—At present, at the present time, now; Real presence, a doctrine or belief that the body and blood of Christ are really and substantially present in the eucharist; The present, the present time. [O. Fr.,—L. præsentia—præsens, -sentis—præ, before, sens, being.]

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1. presence

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Matched Categories

1. • Attendance
   • Existence
   • Impression
   • Manner
   • Spirit

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Presence' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1219

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Presence' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4503

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Presence' in Nouns Frequency: #589

How to pronounce Presence?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Presence in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Presence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Presence in a Sentence

1. Suzette Walden Cole:

   However, he wasn't a distraction until Nancy Gordeuk made his presence a distraction.

2. Harvard College:

   Over the last few weeks, students and staff have continued to communicate concerns about the climate in Winthrop House to the college, the concerns expressed have been serious and numerous. The actions that have been taken to improve the climate have been ineffective, and the noticeable lack of faculty dean presence during critical moments has further deteriorated the climate in the house.

3. Jack Reed:

   We also have to maintain a presence for regional stability. We have two nuclear-armed powers in the region, particularly with respect to Pakistan. And so we'll be active diplomacy as well as active counterterrorism continuing.

4. George Diaz:

   They're looking for ongoing presence of the virus, they're looking to see when the patient is no longer contagious.

5. Dr. Carl D. Michalson:

   The presence of God is never a matter of certainty but always a matter of faith

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Presence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Presence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Presence
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Presence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Presence
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Presence