presence

noun

UK /ˈprez(ə)ns/

Word Forms

singular	presence
plural	presences

1
uncountable the existence of someone or something in a particular place
Mr Reese didn’t even acknowledge my presence.
the presence of:
a device for detecting the presence of submarines
Synonyms and related words
General words for presence
discoverability
presence
attendance
Collocates
Verbs frequently used with presence as the object
▪ acknowledge, betray, confirm, demonstrate, detect, indicate, reveal, sense, signal
2
singular a group of people, especially soldiers or police, who are in a place for a particular purpose
We intend to maintain a presence in the country until there is peace.
military/police presence:
There is still a large British military presence in the region.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of police and departments of the police force
the CID
constabulary
detail
Synonyms and related words
Groups of soldiers
advance guard
battalion
brigade
1. 2a
  workers or products that a company has in a particular place
  The Japanese have established a strong presence in the industry.
  Acquiring this company will strengthen our presence in Europe.
  Synonyms and related words
  Workers considered as a group
  staff
  profession
  people
3
singular/uncountable an impressive appearance, or an impressive way of behaving or speaking
He had a commanding presence.
Synonyms and related words
The quality of being attractive
appeal
character
charm
4
countable usually singulara person or spirit that you cannot see but that you feel is with you in a place
an evil presence
Synonyms and related words
Ghosts and spirits
being
daemon
devil

phrases

in someone’s presence

make your presence felt

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