Synonym: award, bestow, deliver, donate, extend, give, grant, hand over, offer, submit, tender. Antonym: absent, future, past. Similar words: at present, represent, omnipresent, for the present, presentation, representative, representation, preserve. Meaning: ['preznt] 
n. 1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech 2. something presented as a gift 3. a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking. v. 1. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience 2. bring forward and present to the mind 3. perform (a play), especially on a stage 4. hand over formally 5. introduce 6. give, especially as an honor or reward 7. give as a present; make a gift of 8. deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) 9. cause to come to know personally 10. represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally 11. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize 12. formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. 13. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position. adj. 1. temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration 2. spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place.
n. 1. the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech 2. something presented as a gift 3. a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking. v. 1. show or demonstrate something to an interested audience 2. bring forward and present to the mind 3. perform (a play), especially on a stage 4. hand over formally 5. introduce 6. give, especially as an honor or reward 7. give as a present; make a gift of 8. deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) 9. cause to come to know personally 10. represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, or verbally 11. present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize 12. formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. 13. recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position. adj. 1. temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration 2. spatial sense; being or existing in a specified place. 
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(151) It would be dishonest not to present the data as fairly as possible.
(152) His speech called forth admiration from all the people present.
(153) A true friend is someone who accepts your past, supports your present and encourages your future.
(154) They were not able to start the meeting until the requisite number of members were present.
(155) The present wave of strikes stems from discontent among the lower-paid.
(156) The article gives us a real insight into the causes of the present economic crisis.
(157) According to the witness's testimony, you were present when the crime was committed.
(158) At present many schools' sports grounds are grossly underused.
(159) We're having a collection for Tom's retirement present.
(160) The book diagnoses the present financial crisis.
(161) The present government took office in 1997.
(162) The police were present at the demonstration in force.
(163) She insisted on being present at all the interviews.
(164) Thank you for my birthday present.
(165) A vivid picture is present to our eye.
(166) At present, the Prime Minister's stock is high/low.
(167) The mistake was obvious to all present.
(168) Then her thoughts would switch to the present.
(169) She worried him for a present.
(170) He tied up the present with ribbon.
(171) There weren't beyond twenty people present.
(172) We hesitated to accept the present proposal.Sentencedict
(173) Analysis showed that water was present in the mixture.
(174) Levels of pollution present in the atmosphere are increasing.
(175) Historians must first select the facts that they present.
(176) What do you want for a present?
(177) His words fetched a laugh from all present.
(178) Father's birthday present was hidden in the wardrobe.
(179) In its present form the scheme is a non-starter.
(180) There's no end in sight to the present crisis.
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