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

Ireland’s slim but searching play presents an issue of deep discomfort and homes in on the subject of that larger communal response. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Coach Kevin O’Connell continuously discussed the Vikings’ changes, and Sunday presents the first real opportunity to show their impact. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

The Icelandic artist presents six of his performance and installation pieces in Buffalo. — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Each one of her novels presents a different setting and dynamic, but her oeuvre is unified by careful thought, sharp style, and an uncanny ability to make the pages want to turn. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

The ad combines those remarks with other statements and presents them as though Talarico is reading them from a Bible. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

The exhibition presents a quartet of multigenerational artists who helped redefine printmaking through material and perceptual innovation, the museum said. — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Liang Manqi, known for geometric abstraction, presents an installation in which painting spills off the canvas and onto walls, floors and three-dimensional structures. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Although his party is known for its pro-Russian and anti-immigration positions and other radical stances, Siegmund has avoided making extreme statements and presents himself as a man of the people. — Geir Moulson, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Noun

The Huskies are well aware of the difference in quality their next opponent presents. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

For the first time ever, Miami-Dade County Public Schools will let students stay home for Eid, a festive day in which friends and family gather to enjoy meals together and exchange presents after a month of fasting from sun up to sun down. — Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple. — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Bottom line Having bad credit presents challenges when applying for a mortgage. — Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026

At Christmas, we host, decorate our home and a tree, and buy presents for them along with providing the holiday meal, etc. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Wild Inside presents interviews with owl researchers that highlight the birds’ intelligence and heightened senses, voicing their questions about what sufficient captive care would even look like. — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2026

And yet, many folks’ lived experience these days doesn’t jibe with the rosier picture the Fifth Floor presents. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Since the start of his papacy, Leo has spoken about the risks AI presents for broad swaths of society. — Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026