presenter
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who formally gives or bestows something: Someone who makes a gift of property or an award. 2. A person who introduces or nominates: An advocate who formally presents a person for an award, degree, or introduction. 3. A person who delivers or displays information: Someone who presents a message, such as a petition, address, check, or memorial.
Usage Examples
- As a person who gives something:
- The presenter of the scholarship handed the student a ceremonial check.
- She was the presenter of the family heirloom to the museum.
- As a person who introduces or nominates:
- The dean acted as the presenter when introducing the guest speaker to the university.
- His former manager was his presenter for the lifetime achievement award.
- As a person who delivers information:
- The presenter of the petition read it aloud to the council.
- He was the presenter of the annual sales report at the meeting.
Advanced Usage
- In broadcasting and media: While not the primary WordNet definition, in modern usage, "presenter" is commonly used to mean a person who hosts a television or radio program, introducing segments and guiding the audience.
- The television presenter welcomed viewers to the evening news.
Variants and Related Words
- Present (verb): To give, award, introduce, or show.
- Presentation (noun): The act of presenting, or the thing that is presented.
Synonyms
- Donor (for a person who gives something).
- Conferrer (for a person who bestows an honor).
- Host or Emcee (for a broadcaster or event host, in modern usage).
- Bearer (for a person who carries and delivers a message or item).
Related Phrases
- Award presenter: A person who gives out an award.
- Guest presenter: A person who presents on a single occasion or episode, not a regular host.
Noun
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person who makes a gift of property
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an advocate who presents a person (as for an award or a degree or an introduction etc.)
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someone who presents a message of some sort (as a petition or an address or a check or a memorial etc.)
