noun🔗ShareThe current moment or period of time."In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "timenowessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe present tense."The present tense describes actions happening now. "grammartimeessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelating to now, for the time being; current."The barbaric practice continues to the present day."timenowessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareLocated in the immediate vicinity."Is there a doctor present?  Several people were present when the event took place."placepositionareaessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareHaving an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting."The new headache medicine was very present, relieving my throbbing pain almost instantly. "medicineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareNot delayed; immediate; instant."The teacher gave a present explanation of the math problem. "timenowessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareReady; quick in emergency."a present wit"characterabilityessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFavorably attentive; propitious."The teacher's present attitude towards the struggling student helped him succeed. "attitudevaluemoralessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this."in the present study,  the present article,  the present results."languagelinguisticsgrammaressentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAttentive; alert; focused."The teacher was very present during the class discussion, listening carefully to each student's ideas. "mindattitudebeingessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions."My grandmother gave me a beautiful painting as a present for my graduation. "familycultureholidaytraditioneventessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe position of a soldier in presenting arms."to stand at present"militarypositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally."to present an envoy to the king"communicationpersonsocietyactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution."The priest was presented for the position of pastor at St. Mary's Church. "religiontheologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration."The student presented his concerns about the unfair grading system to the school principal. "lawpoliticsessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court."The teacher presented the student with theft charges. "lawgovernmentpoliticspoliceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally."The teacher will present the new lesson plan next week. "appearanceactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit."The teacher presented a new math problem to the class. "communicationactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration."The teacher presented a new idea for solving the math problem. "communicationlanguagemindactionbusinessessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo put on, stage (a play etc.)."The theater is proud to present the Fearless Fliers."stageentertainmentcultureartessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire."The guard presented his gun at the suspect, demanding they drop their bag. "militaryweaponactionpositionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind."Well, one idea does present itself."mindphilosophyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom."The patient presented with insomnia."medicineessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth."The baby's head presented first during the delivery. "medicinephysiologybodysexhumanessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(with "as") To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender)."My friend, Alex, presented themselves as a woman at the school dance. "appearancepersonbeingcultureessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.)."My sister will present the school's annual talent show this Saturday. "mediaentertainmentjobessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give a gift or presentation to (someone)."She was presented with an honorary degree for her services to entertainment."communicationactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow."My grandmother presented me with a beautiful necklace for my birthday. "actioncommunicationbusinessholidayentertainmentessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer."I presented my compliments to Lady Featherstoneshaw."communicationbusinessactionessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid."The store owner presented the bill to the customer. "businessfinanceessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo display one's female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour."The female dog presented during mating season. "animalsexphysiologybodybiologyessentialtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading