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 interview, therefore, presents an opportunity to stand out in a sea of clones. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026

This season of The Real Housewives of London presents a sort of conundrum for me. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026

Butler, boasting 32 KOs, presents a challenging but potentially favorable matchup for Berlanga to re-establish his dominance. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Wright presents a series of cyanotypes made by placing shattered glass over light-sensitive paper before exposing each image. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

For those looking for an M390 folder that combines efficient cutting geometry with a fuller, more assured grip, Hornbill presents a compelling evolution of Titaner’s knife lineup. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

One solution could be to throw them all out and start from scratch, but that presents its own challenges and may be overkill. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

That’s despite decades of warnings from policing experts that shooting into moving cars presents a danger of its own and should almost always be avoided. — Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Still, as expected with a big IT project, migrating virtualization platforms still presents challenges. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026

Noun

The new $24 million educational hub, set to open in Spring of 2028, will become an international mecca for advancing the practical and economic solutions that regenerative organic agriculture presents. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Inside the largest house the boys had ever been in was an enormous Christmas tree with a pile of presents underneath it, all for them. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

The new season for Reda 1865 presents formalwear through different end users. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Absolutely nothing better than getting presents on other people's birthdays. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 4 July 2026

But, if the tickle for adventure presents, then there are some beautiful beaches and remote sand dunes to explore nearby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

Scobell says Glider presents challenges all his own. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Winfrey pointed to her own childhood in Mississippi as formative in her desire to provide for the audience, recalling a Christmas when her family had no presents before nuns turned up to her house with gifts. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 June 2026

Money market accounts have high interest rates that can help grow your money faster and more effectively, with none of the risk that investing presents in today's uncertain economy. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 23 June 2026