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How to pronounce present
Say it like this: /ˈpɹɛz.ənt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does present mean?
adjRelating to now, for the time being; current.
“up to the present day”
Located in the immediate vicinity.
“Is there a doctor present?”
Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
nounThe current moment or period of time.
The present tense.
verbTo bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
“to present an envoy to the king”
To appear or represent oneself outwardly.
“With your shabby attire, you do not present well as a prospective investment banking associate!”
To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
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