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something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you: a birthday / Christmas / wedding present. They gave me theatre tickets as a present. Synonyms. gift (PRESENT) offering. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. something that you give.
1. : to make a gift to. 2. : to give or bestow formally. 3. a. : to bring (something, such as a play) before the public. b (1) : to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status. (2) : to introduce socially.
noun. uk / ˈprez ə nt / us. the present. B1. the period of time that is happening now: Let's talk about the present. The play is set in the present. A1. the form of the verb which is used to show what happens or exists now. More examples. A2 [ C ] something that you give to someone, usually for a particular occasion: a birthday / wedding present.
Definition of present verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight. [ VERB noun ]
The word present has multiple meanings, most of which concern giving (a present is a gift) or time (the present is right now). The verb present might mean to deliver something like a speech, or perform something like a play.
Synonyms for PRESENT: offer, give, stage, carry, perform, show, mount, display; Antonyms of PRESENT: keep, hold, retain, withhold, preserve, save, lend, advance.
