present
|pre/sent|
B1
/ˈprɛzənt/
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 meanings of 'gift' and 'current time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gift or something given.
She received a beautiful present for her birthday.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to give or hand over something formally.
He presented the award to the winner.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35