Presenting: meaning, definitions and examples

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presenting

 

[ prɪˈzɛntɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

formal occasions

To introduce or show something to a group of people, especially in a formal setting.

Synonyms

display, exhibit, introduce

Examples of usage

  • He will be presenting the awards at the ceremony.
  • She is presenting her research findings at the conference.
Context #2 | Verb

TV shows or events

To host or lead a TV show, event, or performance.

Synonyms

anchor, emcee, host

Examples of usage

  • She is presenting the news bulletin tonight.
  • The famous actor will be presenting the Oscars this year.
Context #3 | Noun

formal introduction

The act of introducing someone or something to others, especially in a formal manner.

Synonyms

announcement, disclosure, introduction

Examples of usage

  • She gave a brief presenting of the new product to the board members.
  • The presenting of the award was met with applause.

Translations

Translations of the word "presenting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apresentando

🇮🇳 प्रस्तुत करना

🇩🇪 präsentierend

🇮🇩 menyajikan

🇺🇦 представляючи

🇵🇱 prezentując

🇯🇵 提示する

🇫🇷 présentant

🇪🇸 presentando

🇹🇷 sunmak

🇰🇷 제시하는

🇸🇦 تقديم

🇨🇿 představovat

🇸🇰 predstavovanie

🇨🇳 呈现

🇸🇮 predstavljajući

🇮🇸 að kynna

🇰🇿 ұсыну

🇬🇪 წარმოდგენა

🇦🇿 təqdim etmək

🇲🇽 presentando

Word origin

The word 'presenting' comes from the Latin word 'praesentare', which means 'to show, exhibit, or present'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century, originally in the context of formally introducing someone or something. Over time, it has evolved to also include the act of hosting or leading an event. Today, 'presenting' is commonly used in various formal and informal settings to signify the act of introducing or showing something to others.

See also: presence, present, presentable, presentation, presentations, presented, presenter, presently, presents.