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pres·ent 1  (prznt)
n.
1. A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.
2. Grammar
a. The present tense.
b. A verb form in the present tense.
3. presents Law The document or instrument in question: Be it known by these presents.
adj.
1. Existing or happening now; current: the present leader; present trends.
2.
a. Being at hand or in attendance: Thirty guests were present at the ceremony.
b. Existing in something specified: Oxygen is present in the bloodstream.
3. Now being considered; actually here or involved: the present subject; present company excepted.
4. Grammar Designating a verb tense or form that expresses current time.
5. Archaic Readily available; immediate.
6. Obsolete Alert to circumstances; attentive.
Idioms:
at present
At the present time; right now.
for the present
For the time being; temporarily.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin praesns, praesent-, present participle of praeesse, to be present : prae-, pre- + esse, to be; see es- in Indo-European roots.]

present·ness n.

pre·sent 2  (pr-znt)
v. pre·sent·ed, pre·sent·ing, pre·sents
v.tr.
1.
a. To introduce, especially with formal ceremony.
b. To introduce (a young woman) to society with conventional ceremony.
2. To bring before the public: present a play.
3.
a. To make a gift or award of.
b. To make a gift to.
4.
a. To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.
b. To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
c. To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.
d. To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
5. To hold, carry, or point (a weapon) in a particular manner as a salutation or sign of honor, usually along the center axis of the body.
6. Ecclesiastical To recommend (a cleric) for a benefice.
7. Law
a. To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
b. To bring a charge or indictment against.
v.intr.
1. To manifest as a part of a disease or medical condition.
2. To make a presentation.
n.
1. pres·ent (prznt) Something presented; a gift.
2. pre·sent (pr-znt) The position of a rifle or other weapon when presented.

[Middle English presenten, from Old French presenter, from Latin presentre, to show, from praesns, praesent-, present participle of praeesse, to be in front of; see present1.]

pre·senter n.

presenter [prɪˈzɛntə]
n
1. a person who presents something or someone
2. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) Radio Television a person who introduces a show, links items, interviews guests, etc.; compere
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.presenterpresenter - someone who presents a message of some sort (as a petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.)
communicator - a person who communicates with others
2.presenter - an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
advocate, advocator, exponent, proponent - a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
3.presenterpresenter - person who makes a gift of property
benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
abnegator - one who gives up or relinquishes or renounces something
almsgiver - a person who gives alms
Indian giver - an offensive term for someone who asks you to return a present he has given you
altruist, philanthropist - someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
settlor, trustor - (law) a person who creates a trust by giving real or personal property in trust to a trustee for the benefit of a beneficiary; a person who gives such property is said to settle it on the trustee
contributor, subscriber - someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
subsidiser, subsidizer - someone who assists or supports by giving a subsidy
tipper - a person who leaves a tip; "a generous tipper"

presenter
noun host, announcer, compere (Brit.), anchorman or anchorwoman a television presenter
Translations
presenter [prɪˈzentəʳ] N (Rad) → locutor(a) m/f (TV) → presentador/a m/f

presenter [prɪˈzɛntər] n (British)présentateur/trice m/f

presenter
n
(of cheque)Überbringer(in) m(f); the presenter of the prize was a childder Preis wurde von einem Kind überreicht
(esp Brit: TV, Rad) → Moderator(in) m(f)

presenter [prɪˈzɛntəʳ] n (Radio, TV) → presentatore/trice
presenter [prɪˈzɛntəʳ] n (Radio, TV) → presentatore/trice

presenter مقدم moderátor præsentator Moderator παρουσιαστής presentador juontaja présentateur voditelj presentatore プレゼンター 뉴스 캐스터 presentator programleder prezenter apresentador ведущий presentatör ผู้นำเสนอ sunucu người thuyết trình 陈述者


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