It has been skilfully renovated by the present owners.
No statement can be made at the present time.
Synonyms: current, existing, immediate, contemporary More Synonyms of present
2. singular noun
The present is the period of time that we are in now and the things that are happening now.
...his struggle to reconcile the past with the present.
...continuing right up to the present.
Then her thoughts would switch to the present.
3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
In grammar, the present tenses of a verb are the ones that are used to talk about things that happen regularly or situations that exist at this time. The simple present tense uses thebase form or the 's' form of a verb, as in 'I play tennis twice a week' and 'She works in a bank'.
4.
See at present
5.
See the present day
6.
See for the present
7.
See there's no time like the present
More Synonyms of present
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present being somewhere
(prezənt)
1. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If someone is present at an event, they are there.
The president was not present at the meeting. [+ at]
Nearly 85 per cent of men are present at the birth of their children. [+ at]
The whole family was present.
Synonyms: here, there, near, available More Synonyms of present
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If something, especially a substance or disease, is present in something else, it exists within that thing.
This special form of vitamin D is naturally present in breast milk. [+ in]
One theory is that the infection has been present in humans for a very long time.
If the gene is present, a human embryo will go on to develop as a male.
Synonyms: in existence, existing, existent, extant More Synonyms of present
present gift
(prezənt)
Word forms: plural presents
countable noun
A present is something that you give to someone, for example at Christmas or when you visit them.
The carpet was a wedding present from the Prime Minister. [+ from]
I bought a birthday present for my mother. [+ for]
This book would make a great Christmas present.
Synonyms: gift, offering, grant, favour More Synonyms of present
present verb uses
(prɪzent)
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense presents, present participle presenting, past tense, past participle presented
1. verb
If you present someone with something such as a prize or document, or if you present it to them, you formally give it to them.
The mayor presented him with a gold medal at an official city reception. [VERB noun + with]
The Prime Minister presented the prizes. [VERB noun]
The group intended to present this petition to the parliament. [VERB noun + to]
presentationuncountable noun
Then came the presentation of the awards by the Duke. [+ of]
Synonyms: debut, launch, launching, coming out More Synonyms of present
Synonyms: performance, staging, production, show More Synonyms of present
Synonyms: submission, offering, tabling, proposal More Synonyms of present
Synonyms: appearance, look, display, packaging More Synonyms of present
2. verb
If something presents a difficulty, challenge, or opportunity, it causes it or provides it.
This presents a problem for many financial consumers. [VERB noun]
The future is going to be one that presents many challenges. [VERB noun]
This summer school presents an opportunity to experience all aspects of dance. [VERB noun]
Public policy on the family presents liberals with a dilemma. [VERB noun + with]
[Also V n to n]
3. verb
If an opportunity or problem presentsitself, it occurs, often when you do not expect it.
Their colleagues insulted them whenever the opportunity presented itself. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
A further obstacle has presented itself, however. [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
4. verb
When you present information, you give it to people in a formal way.
We spend the time collating and presenting the information in a variety of chartforms. [VERB noun]
We presented three options to the unions for discussion. [VERB noun + to]
In effect, Parsons presents us with a beguilingly simple outline of social evolution. [VERB noun + with]
Synonyms: put forward, offer, suggest, raise More Synonyms of present
...in his first presentation of the theory to the Berlin Academy.
...a fair presentation of the facts to a jury. [+ of]
It combines slick presentation and accurate, perceptive reporting.
Synonyms: debut, launch, launching, coming out More Synonyms of present
Synonyms: performance, staging, production, show More Synonyms of present
Synonyms: submission, offering, tabling, proposal More Synonyms of present
Synonyms: appearance, look, display, packaging More Synonyms of present
5. verb
If you present someone or something in a particular way, you describe them in that way.
The government has presented these changes as major reforms. [VERB noun + as]
The British like to present themselves as a nation of dog-lovers. [VERB noun as noun]
In Europe, Aga Khan III presented himself in a completely different light. [VERB noun + in]
6. verb
The way you present yourself is the way you speak and act when meeting new people.
...all those tricks which would help him to present himself in a more confident wayin public. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb]
7. verb
If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear.
The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight. [VERB noun]
In presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its individuality. [VERB noun]
...presenting a calm and dignified face to the world at large. [VERB noun + to]
8. verb
If you present yourself somewhere, you officially arrive there, for example for an appointment.
She was told to present herself at the Town Hall at 11.30 for the induction ceremony. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb]
We presented ourselves to the authorities promptly. [VERB pronoun-reflexive preposition/adverb]
9. verb
If someone presents a programme on television or radio, they introduce each item in it.
[mainly British]
She presents a monthly magazine programme on the BBC. [VERB noun]
regional note: in AM, usually use host, introduce
10. verb
When someone presents something such as a production of a play or an exhibition, they organize it.
The Lyric Theatre is presenting a new production of 'Over the Bridge'. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: put on, stage, perform, give More Synonyms of present
11. verb
If you present someone to someone else, often an important person, you formally introduce them.
Fox stepped forward, welcomed him, and presented him to Jack. [VERB noun + to]
Allow me to present my cousin, Mr Zachary Colenso. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: introduce, make known, acquaint someone with More Synonyms of present
12. See also presentation
present in British English1
(ˈprɛzənt)
adjective
1. (prenominal)
in existence at the moment in time at which an utterance is spoken or written
2. (postpositive)
being in a specified place, thing, etc
the murderer is present in this room
3. (prenominal)
now in consideration or under discussion
the present topic
the present author
4. grammar
denoting a tense of verbs used when the action or event described is occurring at the time of utteranceor when the speaker does not wish to make any explicit temporal reference
5. archaic
readily available; instant
present help is at hand
6. archaic
mentally alert; attentive
noun
7. the present
8. grammar
a.
the present tense
b.
a verb in this tense
9. at present
10. for the present
Word origin
C13: from Latin praesens, from praeesse to be in front of, from prae- before, in front + esse to be
present in British English2
verb (prɪˈzɛnt)(mainly tr)
1.
to introduce (a person) to another, esp to someone of higher rank
2.
to introduce to the public
to present a play
3.
to introduce and compere (a radio or television show)
4.
to show; exhibit
he presented a brave face to the world
5.
to put forward; submit
she presented a proposal for a new book
6.
to bring or suggest to the mind
to present a problem
7.
to give or award
to present a prize
8.
to endow with or as if with a gift or award
to present a university with a foundation scholarship
9.
to offer formally
to present one's compliments
10.
to offer or hand over for action or settlement
to present a bill
11.
to represent or depict in a particular manner
the actor presented Hamlet as a very young man
12.
to salute someone with (one's weapon) (usually in the phrase present arms)
13.
to aim or point (a weapon)
14.
to nominate (a member of clergy) to a bishop for institution to a benefice in the bishop's diocese
15.
to lay (a charge, etc) before a court, magistrate, etc, for consideration or trial
16.
to bring a formal charge or accusation against (a person); indict
17. mainly US
(of a grand jury) to take notice of (an offence) from personal knowledge or observation, before any bill of indictment has been drawn up
18. (intransitive) medicine
to seek treatment for a particular symptom or problem
she presented with postnatal depression
19. (intransitive) informal
to produce a favourable, etc impression
she presents well in public
he presents as harmless but has poisoned his family
20. present oneself
noun (ˈprɛzənt)
21.
anything that is presented; a gift
22. make someone a present of something
Word origin
C13: from Old French presenter, from Latin praesentāre to exhibit, offer, from praesenspresent1
present in American English
(ˈprɛzənt; for v. priˈzɛnt; prɪˈzɛnt)
adjective
1.
a.
being at the specified or understood place; at hand; in attendance
b.
existing (in a particular thing)
nitrogen is present in the air
2.
of or at this time; existing or happening now; in progress
3.
now being discussed, considered, written, read, etc.
the present writer
4. Archaic
readily available, effective, etc.
5. Obsolete
a.
self-possessed; collected
b.
paying attention
6. Grammar
indicating action as now taking place (Ex.: she goes) or state as now existing (Ex.: the plums are ripe), action that is habitual (Ex.: he speaks with an accent), or action that is always the same (Ex.: the clock strikes twelve at noon)
see also historical present
noun
7.
the present time
8. Obsolete
the present occasion
9. [pl.]
a.
the present words or writings
b. Law
this very document
know by these presents
10. Grammar
a.
the present tense
b.
a verb form in this tense
11.
something presented, or given; gift
verb transitiveWord forms: preˈsent
12.
to bring (a person) into the presence of, and introduce formally to, another or others
13.
a.
to honor (someone), esp. formally, with a gift, award, etc.
the mayor presented him with the keys to the city
b.
to provide or confront (someone) with something
this presents us with a difficult problem
14.
a.
to offer for viewing or notice; exhibit; display; show
b.
to offer (a show, exhibit, etc.) to the public
15.
to offer for consideration
to present a plan, opportunity, etc.
16.
to give (a gift, donation, award, etc.) to a person, organization, etc.
17.
to hand over, give, or send (a bill, credentials, etc.) to someone
18.
to represent, depict, or interpret in the manner indicated
19.
to point or aim (a weapon, etc.)
20.
to nominate to an ecclesiastical benefice
21. Law
a.
to put before a legislature, court, etc. for consideration
b.
to bring a charge or indictment against
verb intransitiveWord forms: preˈsent
22.
to come before a physician (with a particular symptom, medical history, etc.)
SIMILAR WORDS: give
Idioms:
preˈsent arms
SYNONYMY NOTE: present, gift both refer to something given as an expression of friendship, affection, esteem,etc., but , gift more often suggests formal bestowal [Christmas presents, the painting was a gift to the museum]; donation applies to a gift of money, etc. for a philanthropic, charitable, or religious purpose,esp. as solicited in a public drive for funds [a donation to the orchestra fund]; gratuity applies to a gift of money, etc. for services rendered, such as a tip to a waiter
Word origin
OFr < L praesens, prp. of praeesse, to be present < prae-, before (see pre-) + esse, to be (see essence); (sense 11) OFr, in phr. mettre en present à, to put before (someone), present, offer, hence a gift
Examples of 'present' in a sentence
present
It said that the advert must not reappear in its present form.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She noticed that he had not given her a present that morning.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The watch was a birthday present for my wife.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Your love life will be more rewarding when you resist comparing past and present relationships.
The Sun (2016)
People do not seem to live in the present for large parts of their daily waking hours.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The book is presented as a series of dreams.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
None were formally presented to Mr Obama.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
FEELING a little present tense?
The Sun (2016)
The present took the form of a small wooden doll.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Many streaming sites allow viewers to gift virtual presents or real money to broadcasters.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Still looking for that elusive present to give the lawyer in your life?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
To make the present business effective may require one specific course of action.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGING FOR RESULTS (1986)
Coupon must be presented at time of purchase.
The Sun (2010)
The present system is not fit for purpose.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The problem is to figure out what its true present value is.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
Week two of our special photographic supplement presents outstanding examples of beauty frozen by the camera.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The play wove together the ancient past and vibrant present in a compelling mix.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
These things are always present to my mind.
Richard Ingrams The Life and Adventures of William Cobbett (2005)
Iwas given five hens as a present for my birthday a few years ago.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We could live here in the present tense.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
You have to have something to present.
The Sun (2010)
Your blend of ideas and a businesslike way of presenting them gets results.
The Sun (2014)
Yet modifying the diet or adding enzymes or some other product does present some problems.
Christianity Today (2000)
The games are now presented as struggles between mighty sporting nations.
Redwood, John The Global Marketplace (1993)
You can use the opportunity a question presents to tell a story or give a personal example.
O'Connor, Joseph & Seymour, John Training with N.L.P. (1994)
Many of these findings have been presented in this book.
A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions
It cannot survive in its present form from a cricket or business point of view.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It was a good chance to give this present of three points to our fans.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In the medical manuals they are presented as passive machines to be programmed with the conventional advice literature into efficient production.
Rowbotham, Sheila The Past is Before Us - feminism in action since the 1960s (1989)
Unless they are stored in the royal collection, gifts presented to the royal familyare given to charity or destroyed.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The findings could be presented to the Prime Minister as early as this week.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The challenge could have presented the Prime Minister with a serious political problem.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Quotations
Look to this day For it is life, the very life of lifeThe Sufi
For present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant goodJohn DrydenThe Hindu and the Panther
Ah, fill the cup: - what boots it to repeat How time is slipping underneath our feet; Unborn tomorrow, and dead yesterday, Why fret about them if today be sweet!Edward FitzgeraldThe Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám
Presents, I often say, endear AbsentsCharles LambEssays of Elia
There is no time like the present
In other languages
present
British English: present /ˈprɛzənt/ ADJECTIVE
If someone is present somewhere, they are there.
He wasn't present when they called out his name.
American English: present
Arabic: حَاضِر
Brazilian Portuguese: presente
Chinese: 现在的
Croatian: prisutan
Czech: přítomný
Danish: tilstedeværende
Dutch: aanwezig
European Spanish: presente
Finnish: läsnäoleva
French: présent ici
German: anwesend
Greek: παρών
Italian: presente
Japanese: 居る
Korean: 참석한
Norwegian: til stede
Polish: obecny
European Portuguese: presente
Romanian: prezent
Russian: присутствующий
Latin American Spanish: presente
Swedish: närvarande
Thai: ปรากฏตัว
Turkish: var
Ukrainian: присутній
Vietnamese: có mặt
British English: present /ˈprɛzənt/ NOUN
gift A present is something that you give to someone for them to keep.
She got a present for her birthday.
American English: present gift
Arabic: هَدِيَّة
Brazilian Portuguese: presente doação
Chinese: 礼物
Croatian: dar
Czech: dárek
Danish: gave
Dutch: cadeau
European Spanish: regalo
Finnish: lahja
French: cadeau
German: Geschenk
Greek: δώρο
Italian: regalo
Japanese: プレゼント gift
Korean: 선물
Norwegian: presang
Polish: prezent podarunek
European Portuguese: presente doação
Romanian: cadou
Russian: подарок
Latin American Spanish: regalo
Swedish: present
Thai: ของขวัญ
Turkish: armağan
Ukrainian: дарунок
Vietnamese: quà
British English: present /prɛzənt/ NOUN
current time The present is the period of time that is taking place now.
American English: present time being
Arabic: حَاضِر
Brazilian Portuguese: presente tempo atual
Chinese: 现在
Croatian: sadašnjost
Czech: současnost
Danish: nutiden
Dutch: heden
European Spanish: presente
Finnish: nykyhetki
French: présent actuel
German: Gegenwart
Greek: παρόν
Italian: presente
Japanese: 現在 time being
Korean: 현재
Norwegian: nåtid
Polish: teraźniejszość czas teraźniejszy
European Portuguese: presente tempo actual
Romanian: prezent
Russian: текущий момент
Latin American Spanish: presente
Swedish: nutid
Thai: ปัจจุบัน
Turkish: şu an
Ukrainian: сьогодення
Vietnamese: hiện tại
British English: present /prɪˈzent/ VERB
If you present someone with a prize or with information, you give it to them.
The prime minister presented the prizes.
American English: present
Arabic: يَقْدُم
Brazilian Portuguese: apresentar
Chinese: 授予
Croatian: predstaviti
Czech: předat
Danish: præsentere
Dutch: presenteren
European Spanish: presentar
Finnish: esitellä
French: présenter montrer
German: überreichen
Greek: παρουσιάζω
Italian: presentare
Japanese: 紹介する
Korean: 제출하다
Norwegian: introdusere
Polish: przedstawić
European Portuguese: apresentar
Romanian: a prezenta
Russian: дарить
Latin American Spanish: presentar
Swedish: presentera
Thai: ให้
Turkish: tanıştırmak
Ukrainian: вручати
Vietnamese: trao tặng
All related terms of 'present'
at present
A situation that exists at present exists now, although it may change.
present-day
Present-day things, situations , and people exist at the time in history we are now in.
re-present
to present again
the present
the time being; now
present arms
a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore
present tense
→ the present tense
present trend
A trend is a change or development towards something new or different.
present value
the current capital value of a future income or outlay or of a series of such incomes or outlays. It is computed by the process of discounting at a predetermined rate of interest
leaving present
a present given to a person when they leave a job , place etc
present crisis
A crisis is a situation in which something or someone is affected by one or more very serious problems .
present perfect
In grammar , the present perfect tenses of a verb are the ones used to talk about things which happened before the time you are speaking or writing but are relevant to the present situation , or things that began in the past and are still happening . The simple present perfect tense uses 'have' or 'has' and the past participle of the verb, as in 'They have decided what to do'.
present system
A system is a way of working , organizing , or doing something which follows a fixed plan or set of rules. You can use system to refer to an organization or institution that is organized in this way.
present oneself
to appear , esp at a specific time and place
wedding present
a present given to a couple when they get married
birthday present
a gift given to someone on their birthday
Christmas present
a present given at Christmas time, typically on Christmas Day
historical present
the present tense used to narrate past events, usually employed in English for special effect or in informal use, as in a week ago I'm walking down the street and I see this accident
historic present
the present tense used to narrate past events, usually employed in English for special effect or in informal use, as in a week ago I'm walking down the street and I see this accident
present continuous
See present progressive
present employer
Your employer is the person or organization that you work for.
present evidence
Evidence is anything that you see, experience, read , or are told that causes you to believe that something is true or has really happened .
present generation
A generation is all the people in a group or country who are of a similar age, especially when they are considered as having the same experiences or attitudes .
present participle
In grammar , the present participle of a verb is the form which ends in '-ing'. Present participles are used to form continuous tenses, as in 'She was wearing a neat blue suit '. They are often nouns , as in 'I hate cooking ' and 'Cooking can be fun '. Many of them can be used like an adjective in front of a noun, as in 'their smiling faces '.
present position
You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position .
present research
Research is work that involves studying something and trying to discover facts about it.
present situation
You use situation to refer generally to what is happening in a particular place at a particular time, or to refer to what is happening to you.
present structure
The structure of something is the way in which it is made, built , or organized .
for the present
Something that exists or will be done for the present exists now or will continue for a while, although the situation may change later .
net present value
an assessment of the long-term profitability of a project made by adding together all the revenue it can be expected to achieve over its whole life and deducting all the costs involved , discounting both future costs and revenue at an appropriate rate
present a danger
Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.
present a dilemma
A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives .
present an image
The image of a person, group, or organization is the way that they appear to other people.
present a picture
A picture of something is a description of it or an indication of what it is like.
present circumstances
The circumstances of a particular situation are the conditions which affect what happens .
present progressive
a verb form consisting of an auxiliary be in the present tense followed by a present participle and used esp. to indicate that a present action or event is in progress , being repeated , or of a temporary nature or to express the future
the present day
The present day is the period of history that we are in now .
the present tense
the form of a verb that expresses an action that is happening now or at the time of speaking
present an argument
An argument is a statement or set of statements that you use in order to try to convince people that your opinion about something is correct .
present an obstacle
You can refer to anything that makes it difficult for you to do something as an obstacle .
present company excepted
If you are making a general , unfavourable comment about a particular type of person, and you are with people of that type, you can say ' present company excepted ' as a way of making your comment sound more polite .
ppr
present participle
at the/this moment/present moment
You use expressions such as at the moment , at this moment , and at the present moment to indicate that a particular situation exists at the time when you are speaking .
make someone a present of something
to give someone something
present value of future cash flows
The present value of future cash flows is a method of discounting cash that you expect to receive in the future to the value at the current time.
there's no time like the present
If you say ' There's no time like the present ', you are suggesting to someone that they should do something now , not later .
re
You use re in business letters , faxes , or other documents to introduce a subject or item which you are going to discuss or refer to in detail .
Chinese translation of 'present'
present
(adjnˈprɛznt; vbprɪˈzɛnt)
adj
(= current) 现(現)有的 (xiànyǒu de)
(= in attendance) 在场(場)的 (zàichǎng de)
n
(= not past)
the present目前 (mùqián)
(c) (= gift) 礼(禮)物 (lǐwù) (件, jiàn)
the present (also present tense) 现(現)在时(時)态(態) (xiànzài shítài) (个(個), gè)
vt
(= give)
to present sth (to sb)[prize, award]授予(某人)某事 (shòuyǔ (mǒurén) mǒushì)
(= cause, provide)
[problem, threat]产(產)生 (chǎnshēng)
[challenge, opportunity]呈现(現) (chéngxiàn)
(= introduce)
[information, view]表述 (biǎoshù)
[person]介绍(紹) (jièshào)
(= portray)[person, thing]描述 (miáoshù)
(Rad, TV)[programme]主持 (zhǔchí)
the present day当(當)今 (dāngjīn)
to be present at sth出席某事 (chūxí mǒushì)
to be present in sth存在于(於)某事中 (cúnzài yú mǒushì zhōng)
all those present全体(體)在场(場)人员(員) (quántǐ zàichǎng rényuán)
The immediate problem is not lack of food, but transportation.
contemporary
The gallery holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art, sculpture and photography.
instant
I had taken an instant dislike to her.
present-day
Even by present-day standards, these were huge aircraft.
existent
extant
2 (adjective)
Definition
being in a specified place
The whole family was present.
Synonyms
here
there
near
available
There are three small boats available for hire.
ready
I'm afraid I don't have much ready cash.
nearby
accounted for
to hand
at hand
in attendance
Several fire engines were in attendance.
Opposites
absent,
away
,
missing
,
gone
,
elsewhere
,
unavailable
,
not present
,
truant
,
nonattendant
3 (adjective)
This vitamin is naturally present in milk.
Synonyms
in existence
It is the only one of its kind that is in existence.
existing
the need to improve existing products
existent
human rights in former and still existent communist states
extant
The oldest extant copy is dated 1492.
phrases
See at present
See for the present
See the present
See the present day
Quotations
Look to this day For it is life, the very life of life [The Sufi]For present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant good [John Dryden – The Hindu and the Panther]Ah, fill the cup: - what boots it to repeat How time is slipping underneath our feet; Unborn tomorrow, and dead yesterday, Why fret about them if today be sweet! [Edward Fitzgerald – The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám]Presents, I often say, endear Absents [Charles Lamb – Essays of Elia]
proverb
There is no time like the present
(noun)
Definition
a gift
The vase was a wedding present.
Synonyms
gift
a gift of $50,000
offering
funds from local church offerings
grant
My application for a grant has been rejected.
favour
place cards and wedding favours
donation
Employees make regular donations to charity.
hand-out
endowment
The company gave the Oxford Union a generous £1m endowment.
boon (archaic)
She begged him to grant her one boon.
bounty
They paid bounties for people to give up their weapons.
gratuity
The porter expects a gratuity.
prezzie (informal)
benefaction
bonsela (South Africa)
koha (New Zealand)
largesse or largess
1 (verb)
Definition
to give or offer formally
The queen presented the prizes to the winning captain.
Synonyms
give
This recipe was given to me years ago.
They still give to charity despite hard economic times.
award
She was awarded the prize for both films.
hand over
offer
Western governments have offered aid.
grant
France has agreed to grant him political asylum.
donate
He frequently donates large sums to charity.
hand out
furnish
They'll be able to furnish you with the details.
confer
An honorary degree was conferred on him by the University of Vienna.
bestow
The Queen has bestowed a knighthood on him.
entrust
proffer
He proffered a box of chocolates.
put at someone's disposal
2 (verb)
Definition
to put forward or submit
We presented three options to the unions for discussion.
Synonyms
put forward
offer
They offered no suggestion as to how it might be done.
suggest
I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past.
raise
He had been consulted and had raised no objections.
state
Clearly state your address and telephone number.
produce
They challenged him to produce evidence to support his allegations.
introduce
She does not abandon her responsibility to introduce new ideas.
advance
Many theories have been advanced as to why this is.
relate
He was relating a story he had once heard.
declare
extend
`I'm Chuck,' the man said, extending his hand.
pose
When I posed the question `Why?', he merely shrugged.
submit
They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.
tender
She quickly tendered her resignation.
hold out
recount
expound
proffer
They have not yet proffered an explanation of how the accident happened.
adduce
The evidence she adduced was authoritative.
3 (verb)
Definition
to portray in a particular way
He was presented as a tragic figure.
Synonyms
represent
The cartoonist represents him as an old man in a dressing gown.
portray
complaints about the way women are portrayed in adverts
describe
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
depict
Children's books often depict animals as gentle creatures.
characterize
He has often been characterized as lazy and incompetent.
4 (verb)
Definition
to introduce and compere (a radio or television show)
She presents a weekly TV fashion programme.
Synonyms
host
She also hosts a show on St Petersburg Radio.
introduce
announce
A brisk voice announced the inspector.
anchor
compère
be the presenter of
5 (verb)
Definition
to introduce to the public
The theatre is presenting a new production of `Hamlet'.
Synonyms
put on
stage
She staged her first play at the Edinburgh Festival.
perform
students performing Shakespeare's Macbeth
give
The handout gives all the times of the performances.
show
What made you decide to show your paintings?
mount
mounting an exhibition of historical Tiffany jewellery
render
a powerful, bizarre, and beautifully rendered story
put before the public
6 (verb)
Definition
to introduce to the public
presenting a new product or service to the market-place
Synonyms
launch
display
The cabinets display seventeenth-century porcelain.
demonstrate
Have they demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
parade
He was a modest man who never paraded his wealth.
exhibit
Her work was exhibited in the best galleries in Europe.
unveil
Mr Werner unveiled his new strategy this week.
7 (verb)
Definition
to introduce (a person) formally to another
Fox stepped forward and presented him to Jack.
Synonyms
introduce
Someone introduced us and I sat next to him.
make known
acquaint someone with
Phrasal verbs
See present itself
See present yourself
Additional synonyms
in the sense of adduce
Definition
to mention something as evidence
The evidence she adduced was authoritative.
Synonyms
mention,
offer,
name,
present,
advance,
quote,
allege,
cite,
designate
in the sense of advance
Definition
to present an idea for consideration
Many theories have been advanced as to why this is.
Synonyms
suggest,
offer,
present,
propose,
allege,
cite,
advocate,
submit,
prescribe,
put forward,
proffer,
adduce,
offer as a suggestion
in the sense of announce
Definition
to declare the arrival of (a person)
A brisk voice announced the inspector.
Synonyms
introduce,
name,
present
Synonyms of 'present'
present
Explore 'present' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of available
Definition
obtainable or accessible
There are three small boats available for hire.
Synonyms
accessible,
ready,
to hand,
convenient,
handy,
vacant,
on hand,
at hand,
free,
applicable,
to be had,
achievable,
obtainable,
on tap (informal),
attainable,
at your fingertips,
at your disposal,
ready for use
in the sense of award
Definition
to give (something) for merit
She was awarded the prize for both films.
Synonyms
present with,
give,
grant,
gift,
distribute,
render,
assign,
decree,
hand out,
confer,
endow,
bestow,
allot,
apportion,
adjudge
in the sense of benefaction
Definition
the donation or help given
Synonyms
donation,
offering,
present,
grant,
gift,
charity,
contribution,
legacy,
hand-out,
endowment,
boon (archaic),
bequest,
alms,
stipend,
gratuity,
koha (New Zealand),
largesse or largess
in the sense of bestow
Definition
to present (a gift) or confer (an honour)
The Queen has bestowed a knighthood on him.
Synonyms
present,
give,
accord,
award,
grant,
commit,
hand out,
lavish,
confer,
endow,
entrust,
impart,
allot,
honour with,
apportion
in the sense of boon
She begged him to grant her one boon.
Synonyms
gift,
present,
grant,
favour,
donation,
hand-out,
gratuity,
benefaction
in the sense of bounty
Definition
a reward or premium by a government
They paid bounties for people to give up their weapons.
Synonyms
reward,
present,
grant,
prize,
payment,
gift,
compensation,
bonus,
premium,
donation,
recompense,
gratuity,
meed (archaic),
largesse or largess,
koha (New Zealand)
in the sense of characterize
Definition
to describe
He has often been characterized as lazy and incompetent.
Synonyms
portray,
show,
present,
represent,
depict
in the sense of confer
Definition
to grant or give
An honorary degree was conferred on him by the University of Vienna.
Synonyms
grant,
give,
present,
accord,
award,
hand out,
bestow,
vouchsafe (old-fashioned)
in the sense of contemporary
Definition
modern in style or fashion
The gallery holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art, sculpture and photography.
Synonyms
modern,
latest,
recent,
current,
with it (old-fashioned, informal),
trendy (British, informal),
up-to-date,
present-day,
in fashion,
up-to-the-minute,
à la mode,
newfangled,
happening (informal),
present,
ultramodern
in the sense of demonstrate
Definition
to show or prove by reasoning or evidence
Have they demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
Synonyms
show,
evidence,
express,
display,
indicate,
exhibit,
manifest,
make clear or plain,
flag up
Additional synonyms
in the sense of depict
Definition
to describe in words
Children's books often depict animals as gentle creatures.
Synonyms
describe,
present,
represent,
detail,
outline,
sketch,
characterize
in the sense of describe
Definition
to give an account of (something or someone) in words
Even his allies describe him as forceful, aggressive and determined.
Synonyms
portray,
depict,
characterize,
call,
paint,
brand,
define,
dub,
sketch
in the sense of display
Definition
to show
The cabinets display seventeenth-century porcelain.
Synonyms
show,
present,
exhibit,
unveil,
open to view,
take the wraps off,
put on view
in the sense of donate
Definition
to give (something) to a charity or other organization
He frequently donates large sums to charity.
Synonyms
give,
present,
contribute,
grant,
commit,
gift,
hand out,
subscribe,
endow,
chip in (informal),
bestow,
entrust,
impart,
bequeath,
make a gift of
in the sense of donation
Definition
a contribution to a charity or other organization
Employees make regular donations to charity.
Synonyms
contribution,
gift,
subscription,
offering,
present,
grant,
hand-out,
boon (archaic),
alms,
stipend,
gratuity,
benefaction,
largesse or largess,
koha (New Zealand)
in the sense of endowment
Definition
the money given to an institution, such as a hospital
The company gave the Oxford Union a generous £1m endowment.
Synonyms
provision,
fund,
funding,
award,
income,
grant,
gift,
contribution,
revenue,
subsidy,
presentation,
donation,
legacy,
hand-out,
boon (archaic),
bequest,
stipend,
bestowal,
benefaction,
largesse or largess,
koha (New Zealand)
in the sense of exhibit
Definition
to display (a work of art) to the public
Her work was exhibited in the best galleries in Europe.
Synonyms
display,
show,
present,
set out,
parade,
unveil,
flaunt,
put on view
in the sense of existent
human rights in former and still existent communist states
Synonyms
in existence,
living,
existing,
surviving,
around,
standing,
remaining,
present,
current,
alive,
enduring,
prevailing,
abiding,
to the fore (Scottish),
extant
in the sense of existing
the need to improve existing products
Synonyms
in existence,
living,
present,
surviving,
remaining,
available,
alive,
in operation,
extant,
alive and kicking
in the sense of extant
Definition
still in existence
The oldest extant copy is dated 1492.
Synonyms
in existence,
existing,
remaining,
surviving,
living,
existent,
subsisting,
undestroyed
Additional synonyms
in the sense of extend
Definition
to present or offer
`I'm Chuck,' the man said, extending his hand.
Synonyms
offer,
give,
hold out,
present,
grant,
advance,
yield,
reach out,
confer,
stretch out,
stick out,
bestow,
impart,
proffer,
put forth
in the sense of favour
place cards and wedding favours
Synonyms
memento,
present,
gift,
token,
souvenir,
keepsake,
love-token
in the sense of furnish
Definition
to supply or provide
They'll be able to furnish you with the details.
Synonyms
supply,
give,
offer,
provide,
present,
reveal,
grant,
afford,
hand out,
endow,
bestow
in the sense of grant
Definition
a sum of money provided by a government or public fund to a person or organization for a specific purpose
My application for a grant has been rejected.
Synonyms
award,
allowance,
donation,
endowment,
gift,
concession,
subsidy,
hand-out,
allocation,
bounty,
allotment,
bequest,
stipend,
benefaction
in the sense of grant
Definition
to consent to perform or fulfil
France has agreed to grant him political asylum.
Synonyms
give,
allow,
present,
award,
accord,
permit,
assign,
allocate,
hand out,
confer on,
bestow on,
impart,
allot,
vouchsafe (old-fashioned)
in the sense of gratuity
Definition
money given for services rendered
The porter expects a gratuity.
Synonyms
tip,
present,
gift,
reward,
bonus,
donation,
boon (archaic),
bounty,
recompense,
perquisite,
baksheesh,
benefaction,
pourboire,
bonsela (South Africa),
largesse or largess
in the sense of immediate
Definition
present
The immediate problem is not lack of food, but transportation.
Synonyms
current,
present,
pressing,
existing,
actual,
urgent,
on hand,
extant
in the sense of in attendance
Several fire engines were in attendance.
Synonyms
here,
there,
present,
near,
available,
ready,
nearby,
accounted for,
to hand,
at hand,
in attendance
in the sense of instant
Definition
immediate
I had taken an instant dislike to her.
Synonyms
immediate,
prompt,
instantaneous,
direct,
quick,
urgent,
on-the-spot,
split-second
in the sense of mount
Definition
to organize and stage a campaign, play, etc.
mounting an exhibition of historical Tiffany jewellery
Synonyms
display,
present,
stage,
prepare,
put on,
organize,
get up (informal),
exhibit,
put on display
Additional synonyms
in the sense of offer
Definition
to provide
Western governments have offered aid.
Synonyms
provide,
present,
furnish,
make available,
afford,
place at (someone's) disposal
in the sense of offer
Definition
to put forward (a proposal, information, or opinion) for consideration
They offered no suggestion as to how it might be done.
Synonyms
propose,
suggest,
advance,
extend,
submit,
put forward,
put forth
in the sense of offering
Definition
a contribution to the funds of a religious organization
funds from local church offerings
Synonyms
contribution,
gift,
donation,
present,
subscription,
hand-out,
stipend,
widow's mite
in the sense of parade
Definition
to exhibit or flaunt
He was a modest man who never paraded his wealth.
Synonyms
flaunt,
show,
display,
exhibit,
show off (informal),
air,
draw attention to,
brandish,
vaunt,
showboat,
make a show of
in the sense of perform
Definition
to present (a play or concert)
students performing Shakespeare's Macbeth
Synonyms
present,
act (out),
stage,
play,
produce,
represent,
put on,
render,
depict,
enact,
appear as
in the sense of portray
Definition
to describe or represent (someone) by artistic means, such as in writing or on film
complaints about the way women are portrayed in adverts
Synonyms
characterize,
describe,
represent,
depict,
paint a mental picture of
in the sense of pose
Definition
to put forward or ask
When I posed the question `Why?', he merely shrugged.
Synonyms
ask,
state,
advance,
put,
set,
submit,
put forward,
posit,
propound
in the sense of present-day
Definition
of the modern day
Even by present-day standards, these were huge aircraft.
Synonyms
current,
modern,
present,
recent,
contemporary,
up-to-date,
latter-day,
newfangled
in the sense of produce
They challenged him to produce evidence to support his allegations.
Synonyms
show,
provide,
present,
advance,
demonstrate,
offer,
come up with,
exhibit,
put forward,
furnish,
bring forward,
set forth,
bring to light
in the sense of proffer
Definition
to offer for acceptance
He proffered a box of chocolates.
Synonyms
offer,
hand over,
present,
extend,
hold out
Additional synonyms
in the sense of proffer
They have not yet proffered an explanation of how the accident happened.
Synonyms
suggest,
propose,
volunteer,
submit,
tender,
propound
in the sense of raise
Definition
to put forward for consideration
He had been consulted and had raised no objections.
Synonyms
put forward,
suggest,
introduce,
advance,
bring up,
broach,
moot
in the sense of ready
Definition
easily available
I'm afraid I don't have much ready cash.
Synonyms
available,
handy,
at the ready,
at your fingertips,
present,
near,
accessible,
convenient,
on call,
on tap (informal),
close to hand,
at or on hand
in the sense of relate
Definition
to tell (a story) or describe (an event)
He was relating a story he had once heard.
Synonyms
tell,
recount,
report,
present,
detail,
describe,
chronicle,
rehearse,
recite,
impart,
narrate,
set forth,
give an account of
in the sense of render
Definition
to represent in painting, music, or acting
a powerful, bizarre, and beautifully rendered story
Synonyms
represent,
interpret,
portray,
depict,
do,
give,
play,
act,
present,
perform
in the sense of show
Definition
to exhibit or display works of art, goods, etc.
What made you decide to show your paintings?
Synonyms
display,
exhibit,
put on display,
present,
disclose,
unveil,
put on show,
expose to view,
put before the public
in the sense of stage
Definition
to present (a dramatic production) on stage
She staged her first play at the Edinburgh Festival.
Synonyms
present,
produce,
perform,
put on,
do,
give,
play
in the sense of state
Definition
to express (something) in words
Clearly state your address and telephone number.
Synonyms
say,
report,
declare,
specify,
put,
present,
explain,
voice,
express,
assert,
utter,
articulate,
affirm,
expound,
enumerate,
propound,
aver,
asseverate (formal)
in the sense of submit
Definition
to send (an application or proposal) to someone for judgment or consideration
They submitted their reports to the Chancellor yesterday.
Synonyms
present,
hand in,
tender,
put forward,
table (British),
commit,
refer,
proffer
in the sense of suggest
Definition
to put forward (a plan or an idea) for consideration
I suggest you ask him some specific questions about his past.
Synonyms
recommend,
propose,
advise,
move,
table (British),
counsel,
advocate,
prescribe,
put forward,
propound,
offer a suggestion
Additional synonyms
in the sense of tender
Definition
to present or offer
She quickly tendered her resignation.
Synonyms
offer,
present,
submit,
give,
suggest,
propose,
extend,
volunteer,
hand in,
put forward,
proffer
in the sense of unveil
Definition
to make public a secret
Mr Werner unveiled his new strategy this week.
Synonyms
reveal,
publish,
launch,
introduce,
release,
display,
broadcast,
demonstrate,
expose,
bare,
parade,
exhibit,
disclose,
uncover,
bring out,
make public,
flaunt,
divulge,
lay bare,
make known,
bring to light,
put on display,
lay open,
put on show,
put on view
All related terms of 'present'
at present
just now, now, presently, currently, at the moment
present-day
current, modern, present, recent, contemporary
the present
now, today, the time being, here and now, this day and age
present itself
occur, emerge, arise, happen, appear
present yourself
arrive, appear, attend, turn up, be present
for the present
for now, for a while, in the meantime, temporarily, for the moment
the present day
modern times, today, nowadays, the present age or time