Synonyms of presents

presents 1 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of present

1

as in offers

to bring before the public in performance or exhibition

we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offers
• gives
• carries
• stages
• performs
• shows
• displays
• mounts
• exhibits
• exposes
• unveils
• comes out with
• represents
• renders
• portrays
• plays
• depicts
• enacts
• shows off
• dramatizes
• acts
• previews
• extends
• proffers
• parades
• tenders
• impersonates

2

as in introduces

to make (one person) known (to another) socially

may I present my niece Sarah?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduces
• acquaints
• greets
• addresses
• hails
• reintroduces
• meets
• reacquaints

3

as in donates

to make a present of

the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• donates
• volunteers
• gives
• provides
• contributes
• bestows
• offers
• furnishes
• gives away
• renders
• gives of
• issues
• awards
• affords
• confers
• endows
• pays
• dispenses
• imparts
• throws in
• kicks in
• proffers
• lavishes
• benefits
• chips in
• aids
• assists
• pitches in
• regales
• extends
• administers
• endues
• comps
• helps
• hands out
• doles out
• sacrifices
• metes (out)
• dishes out
• tenders
• forks (over, out, or up)
• puts up
• pungles (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• holds
• keeps
• retains
• preserves
• saves
• lends
• withholds
• advances
• sells
• pockets
• loans

presents

2 of 3

noun (1)

plural of present

as in todays

the time currently existing or in progress

I cannot talk to you at present, but perhaps in a few minutes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• todays
• nows
• moments
• states
• here and nows
• phases
• stages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• histories
• pasts
• yesterdays
• yores
• yesteryears
• offings
• futures
• tomorrows
• futurities
• hereafters
• by-and-bys

presents

3 of 3

noun (2)

plural of present

as in gifts

something given to someone without expectation of a return

an impressive array of presents for the bride and groom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gifts
• presentations
• donations
• contributions
• offerings
• rewards
• freebies
• giveaways
• comps
• largesses
• bonuses
• bestowals
• grants
• handsels
• awards
• doles
• prizes
• lagniappes
• fairings
• donatives
• beneficences
• care packages
• subsidies
• generosities
• alms
• benevolences
• benefactions
• handouts
• charities
• tips
• sacrifices
• tithes
• tributes
• oblations
• windfalls
• courtesies
• foys
• boxes
• valentines
• favors
• remembrances
• legacies
• dowries
• propines
• philanthropies
• bequests
• gratuities
• boons

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advances
• loans
• bribes
• peace offerings
• sops
• douceurs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of presents

Verb

Text presents a harder engineering problem because people can rewrite words without changing the underlying meaning. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Dale Obrochta, of Orland Hills, presents a program recently at the Palos Heights Public Library. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

Proposition 41 presents itself as a measure to improve how the state audits spending, and Proposition 42 as a way of protecting people’s retirement savings from unexpected taxation. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

This exhibit presents the flow of food being transferred to nutrients and energy. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The artificial turf at Tropicana Field presents a potential problem for Judge. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

That presents a sizable potential pipeline of future business for Europe’s turbine makers. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

However, analyst Brooke Roach believes this pullback presents an attractive entry point for the stock. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

The column also presents the military leadership cuts as a reason for concern about the resilience of democratic institutions, especially if experienced leaders are removed while the administration concentrates power. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Noun

While this stellar nursery is normally a dazzling, easy sight through binoculars, tonight's viewing dynamic presents a unique and dramatic observation challenge. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2026

View this post on Instagram Keeping dozens of underwater vehicles coordinated presents a tougher problem than simply programming each drone to follow a route. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Each square contains a solid milk chocolate treat shaped like presents, mini santas, mini snowmen or mini toy soldiers. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Presented by Compass Rose Theater presents award winning musical featuring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. — Jamie Chapman, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026

In this model, the device being signed into presents a code and instructs the user to enter it into a browser on a separate device. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Library patron Betsie Hale did quilling years ago when her children were in grammar school, making Christmas ornaments on white paper with pearls or rhinestones for her kids to give away as presents. — Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Around Christmas time each year, Theodore Boomgarden's Freemason lodge in Mason City does a charity drive to help families who are struggling to put presents under the tree or food on the table. — Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 17 Sep. 2026

Pet ownership presents particular challenges for the unhoused, many activists say. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026