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

How Trump policies may affect bond issuers Ethics experts note that while municipal debt generally presents a more remote conflict of interest than corporate stock, concerns sharpen when federal action directly targets an issuer. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Hammer presents these economic theories as stone-cold truths without acknowledging the rather obvious ideological agenda underpinning his thinking. — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

While much of Funny Money is tragic, the doc also presents some heartening family moments and interesting insights into your career. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

The 9th Earl Spencer presents new and expanded reflections on the days of his and Diana’s youth at Park House and, later, at his family’s ancestral home, Althorp. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

Getting up for another hop Landing presents another problem for a robot that must jump more than once. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026

Still, the researchers’ work presents another possible alternative to the Mars housing problem. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

That presents another challenge for a Cowboys secondary already reaching deep into its depth chart. — Briana Aldridge, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026

But this guy presents a theory that leads them, however incrementally, away from their working Ukraine one and closer to the truth. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026

Noun

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

Not to mention the quandary price-lopping presents from a copyright perspective. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 14 Sep. 2026

High-Mach flight presents engineering challenges that go far beyond simply making an aircraft travel faster. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026