Search the Dictionary

Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

98,828 entries. Headwords are matched first, then definition text.

2,632 words match “SENT”

MISREPRESENT v. 2 definitions

To represent incorrectly (almost always, unfacorably); to give a false erroneous representation of, either maliciously, ignirantly, or carelessly. Swift.

MISREPRESENTATION n.

Untrue representation; false or incorrect statement or account; -- usually unfavorable to the thing represented; as, a misrepresentation of a person's motives. Sydney Smith.

MISREPRESENTATIVE a.

Tending to convey a wrong impression; misrepresenting.

MISREPRESENTER n.

One who misrepresents.

MULTIPRESENT a.

Being, or having the power to be, present in two or more places at once.

NONESSENTIAL a. 2 definitions

NONPRESENTATION n.

Neglect or failure to present; state of not being presented.

Present in all places at the same time; ubiquitous; as, the omnipresent Jehovah. Prior.

OMNIPRESENTIAL a.

Implying universal presence. [R.] South.

OMPHALOMESENTERIC a.

Of or pertaining to the umbilicus and mesentery; omphalomesaraic; as, the omphalomesenteric arteries and veins of a fetus.

A sentry who guards the entrance or approach to a place; an outguard.

A previous consent.

PRESENT a. 24 definitions

Being at hand, within reach or call, within certain contemplated limits; -- opposed to absent. These things have I spoken unto you, being yet present with you. John xiv. 25.

PRESENT VALUE; PRESENT WORTH n.

the given sum at the date on which this is to be paid; thus, interest being at 6%, the present value of $106 due one year hence is $100.

PRESENTABLE a. 2 definitions

Capable or admitting of being presented; suitable to be exhibited, represented, or offered; fit to be brought forward or set forth; hence, fitted to be introduced to another, or to go into society; as, ideas that are presentable in simple language; she is not presentable in such a gown.

PRESENTANEOUS a.

Ready; quick; immediate in effect; as, presentaneous poison. [Obs.] Harvey.

PRESENTATION n. 6 definitions

The act of presenting, or the state of being presented; a setting forth; an offering; bestowal. Prayers are sometimes a presentation of mere desires. Hooker.

PRESENTATIVE a. 3 definitions

Having the right of presentation, or offering a clergyman to the bishop for institution; as, advowsons are presentative, collative, or donative. Blackstone.

One to whom something is presented; also, one who is presented; specifically (Eccl.), one presented to benefice. Ayliffe.

One who presents.