Present

What “Present” means

Adj

1. Relating to now, for the time being; current.
2. Located in the immediate vicinity.
3. Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
4. Not delayed; immediate; instant.
5. Ready; quick in emergency.

Noun

1. The current moment or period of time.
2. The present tense.

Noun

1. A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
2. The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
3. Poo; feces.

Verb

1. To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
2. To appear or represent oneself outwardly.
3. To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
4. To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
5. To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.

Where the word comes from

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”). Displaced Old English andweard (“present, current”).

From Middle English presenten, from Old French presenter, from Latin praesentāre (“to show”), from praesent-, praesens, present participle of praeesse (“be in front of”).

Business name ideas with “Present”

Industries where “Present” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Gift Shop
• Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores