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

The central and longest section presents the Guru’s grievances against Aurangzeb in the style of a Sufi pir (spiritual guide) addressing a deviant murid (disciple), indicting the emperor for violating the oath and sanctioning the murder of Gobind Singh’s sons. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026

Its hybrid analog-digital architecture now presents reliability challenges as components age out of production. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026

Planet Labs will release images on a case-by-case basis if an urgent need presents itself, the company shared in the statement. —Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026

For investors seeking exposure to artificial intelligence while maintaining downside protection in a still-fragile geopolitical environment, Alphabet presents one of the strongest risk-reward setups among mega-cap technology stocks. —Tony Zhang, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026

Small changes, though, can make a difference, so here, Vogue presents some of the ways to help limit your microplastic exposure. —Hannah Coates, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

This charity mini-golf event hosted by Rauce Padgett presents a friendly competition to benefit The Faine House, a Central Florida non-profit helping young adults who have aged out of foster care. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026

Southern Kerala state presents a different challenge, where power has traditionally alternated between alliances led by the Indian National Congress and communist parties. —ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026

This presents a critical rebranding opportunity. —Tim Derdenger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026

Noun

Tiffani says McCormick, who was married, often came around their house and left Kim presents, like chocolates from Paris. —Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026

Check out the many divine presents in Amazon’s Mother’s Day curation worth adding to your cart ahead of the holiday. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026

Investitures are ceremonies in which a senior royal presents medals to people recognized for their significant contributions. —Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026

The expiration of the WOTC at the end of 2025 presents a critical opportunity to reauthorize and modernize the program to better support employment outcomes for veterans and military families. —Brooke Creek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

Another bought birthday and holiday presents for his relatives. —Benjamin F. Henwood, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026

Players often have to stay patient, depending on the matchup an opponent presents. —Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026

Just after Christmas last year, a mother posted a video of her five-year-old son appreciating his presents from Santa Clause. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

The album cover presents Firesign as a sort of Dada resistance force; the words ALL HAIL MARX LENNON, in faux-Cyrillic letters, appear around photos of Groucho and John. —Andrew Katzenstein, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026