Definition
to present: to show, to give, to introduce
a present: a gift
the present: the time between the past and the future, the period of time which is "now"
(the) present (situation): (the) current, up-to-date (situation)
Pronunciation examples
UK: He presented me with a beautiful watch as a thank-you present.
US: I'll be presenting the prizes at the ceremony.
- "I will carry you! Present"
- "Lucie Lohan and I will now question all of the suspects present."
- "Brian : Did he fill your sock with presents?"
- "In spite of my blinding rage, my lifestyle guru has advised me that expressing myself to you via a letter may prove therapeutic, which is why I am penning the present missive from my retreat, high atop the Himalayan peaks."
- "And now, without further ado, I'd like to present tonight's main event - our expert camel panel, who will answer all your questions about our favorite mammal, the camel."
- "Bruno : Present, your honor."
- "Harold, this is your present."
- "I'll be needing a signature for the presents, please, and I'll be off."
- "The information presented within my self-published book is not strictly speaking "legal" or "admissible" in a court of law."
- "I expect you all to be present, awake, attentive and on time."
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