American English
/ˈpʰɹɛ.zn̩s/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
the fact of being in a particular place
Practice out loudthe fact of being in a particular place
The police presence made the crowd feel safe.
Her presence was required at the meeting.
physical presence · the presence of · in the presence of someone
the presence of + noun
in someone's presence
a personal quality that makes people notice and respect you, especially when you speak or perform
She has a strong presence on stage.
Even in silence, his presence attracted attention.
strong presence · commanding presence · stage presence
have a strong presence
a presence that + verb
the way a person, group, or company is seen and active in a place, especially on the internet
The company is building an online presence.
The brand has a strong presence in Latin America.
online presence · social media presence · local presence · brand presence
have an online presence
have a presence in + place
when someone is there, especially in a formal situation
He was nervous in the presence of famous actors.
the ability to stay calm and think clearly in a difficult situation
Her presence of mind saved the child.
to make people notice your influence or importance
The new player made his presence felt immediately.