present

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A woman holding several presents and gift wrap.

adjective

The definition of present is someone or something that is at a specified place.
An example of present is a group of people that is already in a conference room for a meeting.

noun

Present is current time or is happening right now.
An example of present is Barack Obama being the president in 2011.
The definition of a present is a gift.
An example of present is a piece of jewelry to celebrate an anniversary.

verb

Present is defined as to formally introduce or honor someone.
An example of present is announcing a newly married couple at their wedding reception.

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present

1. being at the specified or understood place; at hand; in attendance
2. existing (in a particular thing): nitrogen is present in the air
of or at this time; existing or happening now; in progress
now being discussed, considered, written, read, etc.: the present writer
Archaic readily available, effective, etc.
Obs.
1. self-possessed; collected
2. paying attention
Gram. 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)

Origin of present

Old French from Classical Latin praesens, present participle of praeesse, to be present from prae-, before (see pre-) + esse, to be (see essence)

the present time
Obs. the present occasion
[pl.]
1. the present words or writings
2. Law this very document: know by these presents
Gram.
1. the present tense
2. a verb form in this tense
Origin of present
OFr, in phr. mettre en present à, to put before (someone), present, offer, hence a gift
something presented, or given; gift

transitive verb

pre·sent′

to bring (a person) into the presence of, and introduce formally to, another or others
1. to honor (someone), esp. formally, with a gift, award, etc.: the mayor presented him with the keys to the city
2. to provide or confront (someone) with something: this presents us with a difficult problem
1. to offer for viewing or notice; exhibit; display; show
2. to offer (a show, exhibit, etc.) to the public
to offer for consideration: to present a plan, opportunity, etc.
to give (a gift, donation, award, etc.) to a person, organization, etc.
to hand over, give, or send (a bill, credentials, etc.) to someone
to represent, depict, or interpret in the manner indicated
to point or aim (a weapon, etc.)
to nominate to an ecclesiastical benefice
Law
1. to put before a legislature, court, etc. for consideration
2. to bring a charge or indictment against

Origin of present

ME presenten < OFr presenter < L praesentare, to place before, lit., to make present < praesens: see presentthe adjective

intransitive verb

pre·sent′

to come before a physician (with a particular symptom, medical history, etc.)

present Idioms

pre·sent′ arms

Mil.

to hold a rifle vertically in front of the body, with the muzzle up: a position of salute
1. this position
2. the command to assume it

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present

noun

A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.
Grammar
a. The present tense.
b. A verb form in the present tense.
presents Law The document or instrument in question: Be it known by these presents.

adjective

Existing or happening now; current: the present leader; present trends.
a. Being at hand or in attendance: Thirty guests were present at the ceremony.
b. Existing in something specified: Oxygen is present in the bloodstream.
Now being considered; actually here or involved: the present subject; present company excepted.
Grammar Designating a verb tense or form that expresses current time.
Archaic Readily available; immediate.
Obsolete Alert to circumstances; attentive.

Origin of present

Middle English from Old French from Latin praesēns praesent- present participle of praeesse to be present prae- pre- esse to be ; see es- in Indo-European roots.

Related Forms:

pres′ent·ness
noun

verb

pre·sent·ed, pre·sent·ing, pre·sents

verb

transitive

a. To make a gift or award of: presented the medal to the winner.
b. To make a gift to: presented the winner with a medal.
a. To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display: The detective presented his badge.
b. To offer (a play, for example) for public entertainment.
c. To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
d. To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
e. Immunology To display (an antigen) on the cell surface. Used especially of cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells, where the displayed antigen activates T cells as part of an immune response.
To represent or depict in a certain manner: The movie presents bankers as greedy and coldhearted.
a. To introduce, especially with formal ceremony.
b. To introduce (a young woman) to society with conventional ceremony.
To hold, carry, or point (a weapon) in a particular manner as a salutation or sign of honor, usually along the center axis of the body.
Ecclesiastical To recommend (a cleric) for a benefice.

verb

intransitive

To make a presentation.
Medicine
a. To be evident or manifest. Used of a disease or condition: how Lyme disease presents in its later stages.
b. To exhibit symptoms or signs during a medical examination: The patient presented with headache and heel pain.

noun

pres·ent Something presented; a gift.
pre·sent The position of a rifle or other weapon when presented.

Origin of present

Middle English presenten from Old French presenter from Latin presentāre to show from praesēns praesent- present participle of praeesse to be in front of ; see present¹.

Related Forms:

pre·sent′er
noun

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Adjective

(not comparable)

Relating to now, for the time being; current.
The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
The present manager has been here longer than the last one.
Located in the immediate vicinity.
Is there a doctor present?; Several people were present when the event took place.
Massinger
An ambassador [...] desires a present audience.
(dated) Ready; quick in emergency.
a present wit

Related terms

presence

Noun

(plural presents)

The current moment or period of time.
The present tense.

Origin

From Middle English, from Old French, from Latin praesent-, praesens present participle of praeesse (“to be present"), from Latin prae- (“pre-") + esse (“to be").

Noun

(plural presents)

A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
(military) The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
to stand at present

Verb

(third-person singular simple present presents, present participle presenting, simple past and past participle presented)

To bring into the presence of
1. To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally. [from 14th c.]
  to present an envoy to the king
2. To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution. [from 14th c.]
3. To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration. [from 14th c.]
4. (now rare) To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court. [from 14th c.]
5. (reflexive) To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally. [from 14th c.]
6. To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit. [from 14th c.]
7. To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration. [from 14th c.]
8. To put on, stage (a play etc.). [from 16th c.]
  The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers.
9. (military) To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire. [from 16th c.]
10. (reflexive) To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind. [from 16th c.]
  Well, one idea does present itself.
11. (intransitive, medicine) To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth. [from 18th c.]
12. (intransitive, medicine) To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom. [from 19th c.]
  The patient presented with insomnia.
13. To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.). [from 20th c.]
  Anne Robinson presents "The Weakest Link".
To make a present of
1. To give a gift or presentation to (someone). [from 14th c.]
  She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment.
2. To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow. [from 14th c.]
3. To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer. [from 14th c.]
  I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw.
4. To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid. [from 15th c.]

Origin

From Middle English presenten, from Old French presenter, from Latin presentare "to show", from Latin praesent-, praesens present participle of praeesse "to be in front of".

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present - Medical Definition

To appear or be felt first during birth. Used of the part of the fetus that proceeds first through the birth canal.
To exhibit symptoms or signs during a medical examination.
To be evident or manifest, as a disease or condition.
To display an antigen on the cell surface. Used especially of cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells, where the displayed antigen activates T cells as part of the immune response.

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