presence
Americannoun
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the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place.
- Antonyms:
- absence
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attendance or company.
Your presence is requested.
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immediate vicinity; proximity.
in the presence of witnesses.
- Synonyms:
- neighborhood
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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.
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Chiefly British. the immediate personal vicinity of a great personage giving audience or reception.
summoned to her presence.
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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.
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personal appearance or bearing, especially of a dignified or imposing kind.
a man of fine presence.
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a person, especially of noteworthy appearance or compelling personality.
He is a real presence, even at a private party.
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a divine or supernatural spirit felt to be present.
He felt a presence with him in the room.
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British Obsolete. presence chamber.
noun
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the state or fact of being present
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the immediate proximity of a person or thing
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personal appearance or bearing, esp of a dignified nature
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an imposing or dignified personality
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an invisible spirit felt to be nearby
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electronics a recording control that boosts mid-range frequencies
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(of a recording) a quality that gives the impression that the listener is in the presence of the original source of the sound
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obsolete assembly or company
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obsolete short for presence chamber
Other Word Forms
- nonpresence noun
Etymology
Origin of presence
First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin praesentia; present 1, -ence
Example Sentences
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But in rural areas — where the Basij and police have less of a presence — thousands deluged the streets, chanting and dancing in jubilation.
From Los Angeles Times
The government has asked British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, the Palestinian territories, Qatar and UAE to register their presence to receive updates.
From BBC
The Foreign Office has advised British Nationals in the region to register their presence with the UK government to receive updates on the situation in the Middle East.
From BBC
Similar protests were held in other places across Kashmir and other parts of India with a sizeable Shia Muslim presence.
From Barron's
There was an increased presence of security forces in Kabul on Sunday, with more checkpoints in the city centre.
From Barron's
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