Definitions
There are 18 meanings of the word
Present.
How to pronounce present:
Present - as an adjective
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nowadays15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
time6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something presented as a gift
Example: "His tie was a present from his wife"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gift8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present tenseHypernyms (Closely Related)
tense5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Present - as a verb
Give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example: "She shows her dogs frequently"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demo7demonstrate14exhibit19show10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bring forward and present to the mind
Example: "We presented the arguments to him"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lay outrepresent11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
say6state5tell4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Perform (a play), especially on a stage
Example: "We are going to stage `othello'"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
represent11stage6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
re-createrecreate10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hand over formally
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submit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
give8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Offer for others to consider
Example: "This poses an interesting question"
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pose6Give, especially as an honor or reward
Example: "Bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
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award9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allocate10apportion13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give as a present; make a gift of
Example: "What will you give her for her birthday?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gift8give8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
Example: "The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deliver11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mouth10speak11talk8utter5verbalise14verbalize23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cause to come to know personally
Example: "Permit me to acquaint you with my son"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquaint19introduce12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
Example: "The father is portrayed as a good-looking man in this painting"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
portray12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interpret11represent11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
Example: "We confronted him with the evidence"
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confront13face9Formally 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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salute6Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is PRESENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, present is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPRESENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PRESENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, present is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRESENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.