present
adjective, noun, verb
adjective
1 [only before noun] existing or happening now
SYN CURRENT:
in the present situation / case the present owner of the house a list of all club members, past and present We do not have any more information at the present time. (written) A few brief comments are sufficient for present purposes. You can't use it in its present condition. > ACTUAL
2 [not before noun] ~ (at sth) (of a person) being in a particular place:
Most fathers wish to be present at the birth of their child. There were 200 people present at the meeting. The mistake was obvious to all those present. I wasn't present when the doctor examined him.
OPP ABSENT > HELP
3 [not before noun] ~ (in sth) (of a thing or a substance) existing in a particular place or thing:
Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing. Analysis showed that traces of arsenic were present in the body.
OPP ABSENT
IDIOMS
all present and correct (BrE) (AmE all present and accounted for) (spoken) used to say that all the things or people who should be there are now there
present company excepted (spoken) used after being rude or critical about sb to say that the people you are talking to are not included in the criticism:
The people in this office are so narrow-minded, present company excepted, of course.
noun


1 a thing that you give to sb as a gift:
Christmas / wedding presents What can I get him for a birthday present?

2 (usually the present) [sing.] the time now:
You've got to forget the past and start living in the present. I'm sorry he's out at present (     now).

3 (the present) [sing.] (grammar)     THE PRESENT TENSE

IDIOMS see MOMENT, TIME n.
verb [VN]
give
1 ~ sb with sth | ~ sth (to sb) to give sth to sb, especially formally at a ceremony:
The local MP will start the race and present the prizes. On his retirement, colleagues presented him with a set of golf clubs. The sword was presented by the family to the museum.
sth to be considered
2 ~ sth (for sth) | ~ sth (to sb) to show or offer sth for other people to look at or consider:
The committee will present its final report to Parliament in June. Eight options were presented for consideration. Are you presenting a paper at the conference? He presents a convincing case. The banks will begin to present their arguments today.
sth in particular way
3 ~ sth | ~ sth/sb / yourself as sth to show or describe sth/sb from a particular point of view or in a particular way:
The company has decided it must present a more modern image. It is essential that we present a united front (     show that we all agree). You need to present yourself better. He likes to present himself as a radical politician. The press presents this as a kind of victory. The article presents these proposals as misguided.
sb with problem
4 ~ sb with sth | ~ sth to cause sth to happen or be experienced:
Your request shouldn't present us with any problems. Use of these chemicals may present a fire risk. Irradiation presents environmental dangers.
itself
5 ~ itself (to sb) (of an opportunity, a solution, etc.) to suddenly happen or become available:
One major problem did present itself, though. As soon as the opportunity presented itself, she would get another job. Thankfully, a solution presented itself to him surprisingly soon.
radio / tv programme
6 to appear in a radio or television programme and introduce the different items in it:
She used to present a gardening programme on TV.
play / broadcast
7 to produce a show, play, broadcast, etc. for the public:
Compass Theatre Company presents a new production of 'King Lear'. The string orchestra of the Music School of Lemgo will present a concert in the Guildhall.
introduce sb
8 ~ sb (to sb) (formal) to introduce sb formally, especially to sb of higher rank or status:
May I present my fiance to you?
yourself
9 ~ yourself at, for, in, etc. (formal) to officially appear somewhere:
You will be asked to present yourself for interview. She was ordered to present herself in court on 20 May.
express sth
10 ~ sth (to sb) (formal) to offer or express sth in speech or writing:
Please allow me to present my apologies.
cheque / bill
11 to give sb a cheque or bill that they should pay:
A cheque presented by Mr Jackson was returned by the bank. The builders presented a bill for several hundred pounds.
IDIOMS
present arms (of soldiers) to hold a RIFLE upright in front of the body as a mark of respect

▼ Từ liên quan / Related words

• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms: absent   future   past  
• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms: present(a)   present tense   nowadays   salute   confront   face   portray   introduce   acquaint   deliver   give   gift   award   pose   submit   stage   represent   lay out   show   demo   exhibit   demonstrate  
• Từ tương tự / Similar: attendant   ever-present   existing   here(p)   naturally occurring   omnipresent   ubiquitous   immediate   instant   inst   latter-day