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

On Wednesday, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington and the Campaign Legal Center, two nonprofits focused on government ethics, wrote that accepting ballroom donations from companies and individuals with business before the government presents a conflict of interest. —Arden Farhi, CBS News, 28 May 2026

Ultimately, each inflation environment presents both opportunities and risks. —David Kudla, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

The Underground Comedy Club presents open mic comedy June 5 on Dolo’s Stage. —Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 28 May 2026

The group, founded in 2004, delivers a mix of drumming/percussion, music and dancing that presents a contemporary take on the traditional music and dance of the Punjab region of India. —Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

Addiction experts have expressed concern over the destructive risk that the platform presents to its users (especially those between ages 18 and 21). —News Desk, Artforum, 28 May 2026

The field itself presents unusual geological challenges. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026

Skenes presents a tough challenge Thursday, but the Cubs are about to enter what should be a softer part of the schedule. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026

Noun

But most are here for the opportunity this blank canvas presents. —Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026

Baraka’s play presents utterance as a shared medium to confront onlookers with historical racial violence and the resilience of Black Americans. —Literary Hub, 29 May 2026

Dell’s keyboard presents satisfying tactile feedback and offers a fingerprint reader built into the power button. —Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026

The nonprofit hosts various events throughout the year to raise money for local nonprofit organizations and to buy Christmas presents for families in need, according to its website. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Wedding presents may be sent before a wedding, or up to a year after, but they should never be brought to the wedding itself. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 26 May 2026

Each song excites with shifting drums and a playground of sonic textures, unwrapping each layer like presents for your ears. —Kat Bein, SPIN, 21 May 2026

What is considerably less common is the combination Cerebras presents. —Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026

Kicked off through apps such as Klarna and Affirm years ago, the feature is now available in big box stores around the country, as Americans can now shop for everything from groceries and household goods to Christmas presents and pay in short-term installments. —Tristan Bove, Fortune, 19 May 2026