presence
[noun]
Synonyms:
- being, attendance, existence, inhabitance, occupancy, residence
- personality, air, appearance, aspect, aura, bearing, carriage, demeanour, poise, self-assurance

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Related Words: appearance, aspect, look, seeming

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

pres‧ence S3 W2 /ˈprezəns/ noun

1. [uncountable] when someone or something is present in a particular place Antonym : absence:
Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday.
presence of
Tests revealed the presence of poison in the blood.

2. in the presence of somebody (also in sb’s presence) formal with someone or in the same place as them:
He was determined not to complain in the presence of the nurse.
I asked you not to smoke in my presence.

3. APPEARANCE/MANNER [uncountable] the ability to appear impressive to people because of your appearance or the way you behave:
a man of great presence

4. OFFICIAL GROUP [singular] a group of people, especially soldiers, who are in a place to control what is happening:
We will increase police presence in local communities.
Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area.

5. BUSINESS [countable usually singular] the ability to gain sales because your business is strong or noticeable:
a company with a strong presence in all major world markets

6. SPIRIT [countable usually singular] a spirit or influence that cannot be seen but is felt to be near:
They felt a strange presence in the deserted house.

7. make your presence felt to have a strong and noticeable effect on the people around you or the situation you are in:
She was a very pretty girl and made her presence felt almost at once.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

presence
noun
I. being present
ADJ. mere The mere presence of children in the room is enough to upset him.
constant, continued, continuing, permanent | strong The company now has a strong presence in Germany.
VERB + PRESENCE indicate, reveal, show These chemicals could indicate the presence of water on the planet.
acknowledge He acknowledged our presence with a nod of his head.
detect | grace sb with (ironic or humorous) How nice of you to grace us with your presence!
PREP. in sb's ~ He should never have made those remarks in your presence.
PHRASES make your presence felt/known She certainly made her presence felt in the boardroom.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

presence
II. number of people
ADJ. constant | military, police There was a strong police presence throughout the demonstration.
VERB + PRESENCE maintain The army maintains a constant presence in the area.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

presence
III. force of personality
ADJ. charismatic, commanding, formidable, great, imposing, powerful, strong | stage He had a formidable stage presence.
VERB + PRESENCE have

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

presence

indicate the presence of something/somebody
These plants indicate the presence of underground water.
reveal the presence of something/somebody
Excavations revealed the presence of an ancient burial ground.
detect the presence of something/somebody
They invented a device for detecting the presence of submarines.
confirm the presence of something/somebody
Tests confirmed the presence of an infection.
explain the presence of something/somebody
How could he possibly explain the presence of so much money in his flat?
notice somebody's presence
If he had noticed her presence, he gave no sign.
sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them)
The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply.
acknowledge somebody's presence (=speak to someone or make a sign to show that you know they are present)
He acknowledged my presence with a quick wave.
be/become aware of somebody's presence
It was only when I coughed that he became aware of my presence.

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