present
/ˈprɛznt/
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Also an adjective and a verb
Meaning
A thing given to someone as a gift.
She wrapped the birthday present in colorful paper before the party started.
The period of time occurring right now.
We should focus on the present rather than dwell on past mistakes.
Collocations
- birthday present
- wrap a present
- present moment
- at present
Synonyms
- gift
- the here and now
Antonyms
- past
- future
Idioms
there is no time like the present
urging immediate action
If you want to start exercising, there is no time like the present.
Meaning
Being in a particular place rather than absent.
All committee members were present at the meeting when voting began.
Antonyms
- absent
Meaning
To introduce or display something formally to an audience.
The design team will present their proposal to the board tomorrow morning.
To give or award something formally to someone.
The mayor will present the medals to the brave rescue workers tonight.
To cause or pose a particular challenge or opportunity.
The new regulations present several unexpected challenges for small businesses.
How it's used
This means “show formally to an audience”
- present the findings to the board
“present them to the board.”
The analyst will present the findings to the board tomorrow.
Collocations
- present findings
- present an award
- present a challenge
- present an opportunity