A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.
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Grammar A verb form in the present tense.
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Grammar The present tense.
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Law The document or instrument in question: Be it known by these presents.
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Something presented; a gift.
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adjective
Archaic Readily available; immediate.
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Being at hand or in attendance: Thirty guests were present at the ceremony.
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Existing in something specified: Oxygen is present in the bloodstream.
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Existing or happening now; current: the present leader; present trends.
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Grammar Designating a verb tense or form that expresses current time.
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idiom
At present At the present time; right now.
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For the present For the time being; temporarily.
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verb-transitive
Ecclesiastical To recommend (a cleric) for a benefice.
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Law To bring a charge or indictment against.
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Law To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.
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To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.
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To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.
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verb-intransitive
To make a presentation.
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To manifest as a part of a disease or medical condition.
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