English dictionary
present
adjectiveAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
adjective
- being or existing in a specified place
noun
- a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
noun
- something presented as a gift
noun
- the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
verb
- bring forward and present to the mind
verb
- recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
verb
- cause to come to know personally
verb
- formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
verb
- deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
verb
- present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
verb
- represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
verb
- perform (a play), especially on a stage
verb
- give an exhibition of to an interested audience
verb
- give as a present; make a gift of
verb
- give, especially as an honor or reward
verb
- hand over formally
verb
- offer for others to consider
Example sentences
the present leader
articles for present use
the present topic
the present system
present observations
the murderer is present in this room
present at the wedding
present at the creation
his tie was a present from his wife
that is enough for the present
he lives in the present with no thought of tomorrow
We presented the arguments to him
We cannot represent this knowledge to our formal reason
When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute
permit me to acquaint you with my son
introduce the new neighbors to the community
The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students
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
The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting
we are going to stage ‘Othello’
She shows her dogs frequently
We will demo the new software in Washington
What will you give her for her birthday?
bestow honors and prizes at graduation
This poses an interesting question