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present
Synonyms and Antonyms of present
1
existing or in progress right now
completed, concluded, done, ended, finished, over, terminated, through, up
ancient, antediluvian, antiquated, antique, archaic, dated, fusty, musty, noncontemporary, obsolete, old, oldfangled, old-fashioned, old-time, out-of-date, outworn, passé
2
being within the confines of a specified place
at hand, in attendance, on hand
present
Synonyms and Antonyms of present
the time currently existing or in progress
present
Synonyms and Antonyms of present
something given to someone without expectation of a return
alms, benefaction, beneficence, benevolence, charity, contribution, dole, handout, oblation, offering, philanthropy, tithe
box [British], care package, foy [chiefly Scottish]
remembrance, tribute, valentine
courtesy, favor, generosity, sacrifice
present
Synonyms and Antonyms of present
1
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
come out with
2
to make (one person) known (to another) socially
3
to make a present of
give of
Synonym Discussion of present
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- give alms
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- gave her a ride on a pony
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- give my love to your mother
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- present an award
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- donate a piano to the orphanage
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- bestow unwanted advice
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- confer an honorary degree
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- the trees afford shade
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- a development that affords us some hope
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