sense somebody's presence (=be aware that someone is present without seeing them ) The man sensed his presence at once and turned sharply. explain the presence of something/somebody How could he possibly explain the presence of so much money in his flat? notice somebody's presence If he had noticed her presence, he gave no sign. confirm the presence of something/somebody Tests confirmed the presence of an infection. detect the presence of something/somebody They invented a device for detecting the presence of submarines. reveal the presence of something/somebody Excavations revealed the presence of an ancient burial ground. 7 → make your presence felt COLLOCATIONS verbs indicate the presence of something/somebody These plants indicate the presence of underground water. 5 business the ability to gain sales because your business is strong or noticeable a company with a strong presence in all major world markets 6 spirit GHOST a spirit or influence that cannot be seen but is felt to be near They felt a strange presence in the deserted house. Soldiers still maintain a military presence in the area.
2 → in the presence of somebody 3 appearance/manner IMPRESS the ability to appear impressive to people because of your appearance or the way you behave a man of great presence 4 official group HERE THERE a group of people, especially soldiers, who are in a place to control what is happening We will increase police presence in local communities. presence of Tests revealed the presence of poison in the blood. ○ W3 noun 1 when someone or something is present in a particular place OPP absence Your presence is requested at the club meeting on Friday.From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English presence pres‧ence / ˈprez əns /