present: 意味と定義

A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.

Grammar The present tense.

Grammar A verb form in the present tense.

Law The document or instrument in question: Be it known by these presents.

Existing or happening now; current: the present leader; present trends.

Being at hand or in attendance: Thirty guests were present at the ceremony.

Existing in something specified: Oxygen is present in the bloodstream.

Now being considered; actually here or involved: the present subject; present company excepted.

Grammar Designating a verb tense or form that expresses current time.

Archaic Readily available; immediate.

Obsolete Alert to circumstances; attentive.

at present At the present time; right now.

for the present For the time being; temporarily.

To introduce, especially with formal ceremony.

To introduce (a young woman) to society with conventional ceremony.

To bring before the public: present a play.

To make a gift or award of.

To make a gift to.

To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display. See Synonyms at offer.

To afford or furnish: The situation presented us with a chance to improve our knowledge.

To turn or position in the direction of another: presented his face to the camera.

To attach (an antigen, for example) on the surface of a molecule for detection by other molecules.

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.

Ecclesiastical To recommend (a cleric) for a benefice.

Law To offer to a legislature or court for consideration.