LekhoriLekhoriRelating to now, for the time being; current.
The barbaric practice continues to the present day.
Located in the immediate vicinity.
Only half of all present members were present at the meeting.
Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
Amongſt this number of Cordials and Alteratiues, J doe not find a more preſent remedy, then a cup of wine, or ſtrong drinke, and if it be ſoberly and opportunely vſed.
To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
to present an envoy to the king
From Middle English present, from Old French present, from Latin praesent-, praesens, present participle of praeesse (“to be present”), from Latin prae- (“pre-”) + esse (“to be”).
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The present tense.
A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
wedding present
To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
simple past and past participle of presend