Present
noun
A gift or something given to someone.
She received a surprise present on her birthday.
Often appears as...
- birthday present
- christmas present
adjective
In the place mentioned or understood.
Is Mr. Smith present in the meeting?
Often appears as...
- present in
- everyone present
verb
To give something to someone formally or officially.
They presented the award to the winner.
Often appears as...
- present an award
- present a proposal
verb
To show or offer something.
She presented a new approach to the problem.
Often appears as...
- present a case
- present an idea
verb
To introduce or bring forward someone or something for consideration.
May I present my colleague, Mr. Johnson.
Often appears as...
- present oneself
- present someone
adjective
At this moment or now.
We are present in a historical moment.
Often appears as...
- present moment
- present day
noun
A gift or something given to someone.
She received a surprise present on her birthday.
Often appears as...
- birthday present
- christmas present
adjective
In the place mentioned or understood.
Is Mr. Smith present in the meeting?
Often appears as...
- present in
- everyone present
verb
To give something to someone formally or officially.
They presented the award to the winner.
Often appears as...
- present an award
- present a proposal
verb
To show or offer something.
She presented a new approach to the problem.
Often appears as...
- present a case
- present an idea
verb
To introduce or bring forward someone or something for consideration.
May I present my colleague, Mr. Johnson.
Often appears as...
- present oneself
- present someone
adjective
At this moment or now.
We are present in a historical moment.
Often appears as...
- present moment
- present day
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Timeless Gratitude
Used to express gratitude or celebration, especially for special occasions.
He gave her a present to express his thanks.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Expectations
In some cultures, presents are expected for certain events like weddings or housewarmings.
They brought a present to the housewarming party.
Pro Tip 1/2Timeless Gratitude
Used to express gratitude or celebration, especially for special occasions.
He gave her a present to express his thanks.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Expectations
In some cultures, presents are expected for certain events like weddings or housewarmings.
They brought a present to the housewarming party.
Pro Tip 1/2Timeless Gratitude
Used to express gratitude or celebration, especially for special occasions.
He gave her a present to express his thanks.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Expectations
In some cultures, presents are expected for certain events like weddings or housewarmings.
They brought a present to the housewarming party.
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Life gives you plenty of time to do whatever you want to do if you stay in the present moment.
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If you abandon the present moment, you cannot live the moments of your daily life deeply.
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