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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 51Թ Forms
- nonpresence noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of presence1
Example Sentences
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.
In Verrelli's view, understanding this difference isn't about discouraging these animals' presence, but making it easier for us and them to live in harmony and reasonable comfort.
The security presence at SoFi Stadium was normal, however, visibly limited to uniformed police officers and the ubiquitous yellow-clad workers from Contemporary Services Corp., a private company.
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