Present

/ˈprɛz.ənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal presentation or display.

He gave an impressive present to the board of directors.

A gift or something given to someone as a token of goodwill or celebration.

She received a wonderful present for her birthday.

The current time or moment.

Living in the present is essential for happiness.

verb

To give something to someone formally.

I would like to present this award to our top performer.

To show or display something.

The artist will present her new work at the gallery this weekend.

To introduce someone, especially in a formal context.

Please present the guest speaker to the audience.

adjective

Existing or occurring now; current.

The present situation requires immediate attention.

Being in a particular place; at hand.

All present members are required to vote on the issue.

From Old French 'present', from Latin 'praesentem' which means 'being at hand'.

present company

Refers to the people who are currently present.

present tense

A grammatical tense that expresses actions happening now.

give a present

To provide someone with a gift.

attendance

The act of being present at a place.

gift

Something given voluntarily without payment in return.

now

At the present moment.

A current situation or state of affairs.

We're in the present right now.

To be in attendance.

All the cool kids were present at the party.