Presents vs. Presence — What's the Difference?

A moment or period in time perceptible as intermediate between past and future; now.

The state or fact of being present; current existence or occurrence

The present tense.

The area immediately surrounding a great personage, especially a sovereign

A verb form in the present tense.

A person who is present, especially in an impressive way

Presents(Law) The document or instrument in question

A person's bearing, especially when it commands respectful attention

Pres·ent (prĕzənt) Something presented; a gift.

The quality of self-assurance and effectiveness that permits a performer to achieve a rapport with the audience

Pre·sent (prĭ-zĕnt) The position of a rifle or other weapon when presented.

A supernatural influence felt to be nearby

Existing or happening now; current

The people, especially diplomats or troops, stationed by a government in a foreign country

Being at hand or in attendance

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

Existing in something specified

The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

Now being considered; actually here or involved

A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.

(Grammar) Designating a verb tense or form that expresses current time.

A quality that sets an individual out from others; a quality that makes them noticed and/or admired even if they are not speaking or performing.

(Archaic) Readily available; immediate.

Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.

(Obsolete) Alert to circumstances; attentive.

A company's business activity in a particular market. en

To make a gift or award of

(archaic) An assembly of great persons.

To make a gift to

The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts. en

To offer for observation, examination, or consideration; show or display

(audio) room tone

To offer (a play, for example) for public entertainment.

To make or become present.

To afford or furnish

The state of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand; - opposed to absence.

To turn or position in the direction of another

The place in which one is present; the part of space within one's ken, call, influence, etc.; neighborhood without the intervention of anything that forbids intercourse.

(Immunology) To display (an antigen) on the cell surface. Used especially of cells such as macrophages and dendritic cells, where the displayed antigen activates T cells as part of an immune response.

Specifically, neighborhood to the person of one of superior of exalted rank; also, presence chamber.

To represent or depict in a certain manner

The whole of the personal qualities of an individual; person; personality; especially, the person of a superior, as a sovereign.

To introduce, especially with formal ceremony.

An assembly, especially of person of rank or nobility; noble company.

To introduce (a young woman) to society with conventional ceremony.

Port, mien; air; personal appearence.

To hold, carry, or point (a weapon) in a particular manner as a salutation or sign of honor, usually along the center axis of the body.

The state of being present; current existence;

(Ecclesiastical) To recommend (a cleric) for a benefice.

The immediate proximity of someone or something;

To make a presentation.

An invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

To be evident or manifest. Used of a disease or condition

The impression that something is present;

To exhibit symptoms or signs during a medical examination

Dignified manner or conduct

Plural of present

The act of being present

(law) The document in which the word presents appears.