present Antonyms
Meaning of present
present (n)
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
something presented as a gift
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
present (v)
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
bring forward and present to the mind
perform (a play), especially on a stage
hand over formally
introduce
give, especially as an honor or reward
give as a present; make a gift of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
cause to come to know personally
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
present (a)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present Sentence Examples
- The valuable painting was present at the grand opening of the museum.
- The present moment is all we truly have, so cherish it.
- The candidate was present during the entire interview process.
- The CEO's present location is unknown at this time.
- Your presence at the meeting is mandatory for approval.
- The gift I received was present wrapped in luxurious paper.
- The rain was present throughout the duration of the hike.
- The new product is not yet present on the market.
- The company is in a state of present turmoil due to the recent scandal.
- I would like to present you with this award for your outstanding achievements.
FAQs About the word present
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech, something presented as a gift, a verb tense that expres
stage,offer, give,carry, show, perform, mount, display, exhibit, enact
keep, preserve, retain, withhold, hold, save, keep, withhold, hold, preserve
The valuable painting was present at the grand opening of the museum.
The present moment is all we truly have, so cherish it.
The candidate was present during the entire interview process.
The CEO's present location is unknown at this time.
