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presence
[prez-uhns]
noun
the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place.
Antonyms:attendance or company.
Your presence is requested.
immediate vicinity; proximity.
in the presence of witnesses.
Synonyms:the military or economic power of a country as reflected abroad by the stationing of its troops, sale of its goods, etc..
the American military presence in Europe;
the Japanese presence in the U.S. consumer market.
Chiefly British.the immediate personal vicinity of a great personage giving audience or reception.
summoned to her presence.
the ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance, especially the quality or manner of a person's bearing before an audience.
The speaker had a good deal of stage presence.
Synonyms: ,personal appearance or bearing, especially of a dignified or imposing kind.
a man of fine presence.
a person, especially of noteworthy appearance or compelling personality.
He is a real presence, even at a private party.
a divine or supernatural spirit felt to be present.
He felt a presence with him in the room.
British Obsolete.presence chamber.
presence
/ ˈɛəԲ /
noun
the state or fact of being present
the immediate proximity of a person or thing
personal appearance or bearing, esp of a dignified nature
an imposing or dignified personality
an invisible spirit felt to be nearby
electronics a recording control that boosts mid-range frequencies
(of a recording) a quality that gives the impression that the listener is in the presence of the original source of the sound
obsoleteassembly or company
obsoleteshort for presence chamber
Other Word Forms
- nonpresence noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of presence1
Example Sentences
Those whose samples indicated the presence of HPV, or had a recent history of HPV, would continue to be invited to more frequent screenings, it added.
Los Angeles police are expected to maintain a presence in the neighborhood to ward off potential thieves and deter property crime.
There was also a police presence in Ballymena, but the rioters stayed away.
On June 9, Bass called the very presence of ICE agents in the city a provocation: “If immigration raids had not happened here, we would not have the disorder that went on.”
If attending a public event or milestone celebration presents a big risk, Aguirre said, parents might consider opting out, and making plans to ensure their presence is felt from afar.
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