Presenter

prɪˈzɛntər

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Definitions

2 meanings
1

A person who introduces or hosts a program or event, often on television or radio.

prɪˈzɛntər

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A person who introduces or hosts a program or event.

The presenter of the documentary explained the scientific findings.

💡 Simply: Imagine you're watching TV and someone is telling you all about the program. That person is the presenter. They help us know what's happening!

👶 For kids: A presenter is someone who shows or tells you about something, like the person on TV who tells you the news.

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2

She is a popular presenter on the morning news show.

3

The award ceremony was hosted by a famous presenter.

How It's Used

Television

"The news presenter announced a major weather event."

Events

"The awards presenter announced the winner of the best actor award."

2

A person who delivers a speech, presentation, or lecture.

prɪˈzɛntər

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A person who delivers a speech or presentation.

The marketing team chose me to be the presenter of the new product.

💡 Simply: Imagine you have to tell your classmates about your favorite book. You are a presenter! You are sharing your thoughts with the class

👶 For kids: A presenter is someone who shows or tells you something important in school or in meetings.

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2

He was a confident presenter at the conference.

3

The presenter used a variety of visual aids.

How It's Used

Business

"The presenter used slides to illustrate their points."

Education

"Each student was a presenter for their research project."

Tip:Someone who 'presents' information.

Synonyms & Antonyms

From the verb 'present,' derived from Old French 'presenter,' meaning 'to offer, introduce,' ultimately from Latin 'praesentare,' 'to place before, exhibit.'

The term 'presenter' in the context of broadcasting became prevalent in the 20th century with the rise of radio and television.

Memory tip

Think of the person who 'presents' a show or award.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"to present, offer"

news presenterTV presenteraward presenterkeynote presenterguest presenterconfident presentercompelling presenter

Common misspellings

presentorpresnter

Usage

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