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PRESENT

(adj., noun, verb)
There are 18 meanings of the word Present.

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Present - as an adjective

Temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration

Example: "The present leader"

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Being or existing in a specified place

Example: "The murderer is present in this room"

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Present - as a noun

The period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

Example: "That is enough for the present"

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Something presented as a gift

Example: "His tie was a present from his wife"

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A verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

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Present - as a verb

Give an exhibition of to an interested audience

Example: "She shows her dogs frequently"

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Bring forward and present to the mind

Example: "We presented the arguments to him"

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Perform (a play), especially on a stage

Example: "We are going to stage `othello'"

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Hand over formally

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Offer for others to consider

Example: "This poses an interesting question"

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Give, especially as an honor or reward

Example: "Bestow honors and prizes at graduation"

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Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

Example: "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"

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Cause to come to know personally

Example: "Permit me to acquaint you with my son"

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Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

Example: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"

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Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

Example: "We confronted him with the evidence"

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Formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.

Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

Example: "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

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Example Sentences

"I received a beautiful present on my birthday."
"He gave me a book as a present."
"The kids couldn't wait to open their presents on Christmas morning."
"She bought a new dress to wear to the wedding, but it was a present to herself."
"The company gave all its employees a bonus as a New Year present."
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Word Game Points

Is PRESENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, present is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRESENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PRESENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, present is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRESENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PRESENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, present is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRESENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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