presenting
|pre-sent-ing|
B1
/prɪˈzɛntɪŋ/
(present)
current or gift
Etymology
Etymology Information
'present' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'praesentare,' where 'prae-' meant 'before' and 'esse' meant 'to be.'
Historical Evolution
'praesentare' transformed into the Old French word 'presenter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'present' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to place before,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to show or display something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of showing or displaying something to others.
She is presenting her project to the class.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'present'.
He is presenting at the conference.
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41