Existing or happening right now
“There is a clear and present danger within our ranks, and we need to weed it out now.”
Modern or contemporary
“This staple has been around for hundreds of years and continues to this present day to be the food of choice for our culture.”
Denotes being at or within a specified space or place
“It's encouraging to see the Brotherhood of the Mutants present, but, unsurprisingly, Wolverine has decided to give us an uninvited visit.”
Currently ruling or holding a position
Such as one may avail oneself of for meetings with other individuals
Readily obtainable or available for use
Existing, happening, or done at the same time
Actually being or existing
Existing temporarily or on an interim basis
Occurring at a specific point in time
Denotes the current period in time
“There is no time better than the present to move in on King's Landing.”
A gift
“Please accept this present as a gesture of our goodwill and commitment.”
A sum of money or other inducement offered or given to bribe someone
(grammar) Used to refer to an event, transaction, or occurrence which is happening now
Something that is enjoyed or indulged in, especially on an infrequent basis
A bonus or gift given to an employee by an employer at Christmas time, traditionally on Boxing Day
Expression to attain peace
To bring forward into existence or to introduce
“In a moment, I will present the first speaker who will give you an exhaustive insight into his research.”
To demonstrate through discourse or discussion
“Professor X will present to the public his arguments as to why mutants are not to be feared.”
To present, unveil or launch
“The company will present its latest model during the festival, and the turnout will likely be huge.”
To give to
“I now will present the next award to the best performing actor in a drama.”
To render a depiction of something
“Chris Evans will once again present himself as the superhero, Captain America, in the next installment of The Avengers Movie.”
To make an appearance
“Troy was given specific instructions to present at his hearing for traffic offenses.”
To host a show or event
“After a career spanning more than three decades, Bill will no longer present the biggest music countdown in the country.”
To characterize or depict the nature of
“The prosecution wants to present John as an aggressive and violent misogynist, but they have no evidence to prove their claims.”
To tell someone about something that has happened
To promote the use, sale, or acceptance of
To mention or name as an example or reference
To grant something to someone
To take place or come about
To exhibit or present (a particular facial expression or appearance)
(a cause or venture) To support, advocate, or encourage
To provide an opening explanation or announcement for
To arrange in tabular form
To make contact or communication with
To present or argue something in a particular way or from a particular viewpoint
To carry out a task, especially one that requires a degree of ability or skill
To make a performance of
To advise as the best course or choice
To cause to be acquainted with something
To lead to a possible, and typically undesirable, outcome or state
To appear or be visible
Used to one's presence or availability
Fully and freely enjoying oneself without thought to past or future
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