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something that you are given, without asking for it, on a special occasion, especially to show friendship, or to say thank you: a birthday / Christmas / wedding present. They gave me theatre tickets as a present. Synonyms. gift (PRESENT) offering. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. something that you give.
1. : to make a gift to. 2. : to give or bestow formally. 3. a. : to bring (something, such as a play) before the public. b (1) : to bring or introduce into the presence of someone especially of superior rank or status. (2) : to introduce socially.
noun. uk / ˈprez ə nt / us. the present. B1. the period of time that is happening now: Let's talk about the present. The play is set in the present. A1. the form of the verb which is used to show what happens or exists now. More examples. A2 [ C ] something that you give to someone, usually for a particular occasion: a birthday / wedding present.
Presents definition: used in a deed or document to refer to itself. See examples of PRESENTS used in a sentence.
Synonyms for PRESENTS: offers, gives, carries, stages, performs, shows, displays, mounts; Antonyms of PRESENTS: holds, keeps, retains, preserves, saves, lends, withholds, advances.
Find 120 different ways to say PRESENTS, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
Present and gift are both used of something given as an expression of affection, friendship, interest, or respect. Present is the less formal; gift is generally used of something conferred (especially with ceremony) on an individual, a group, or an institution: a birthday present; a gift to a bride.
The word present has multiple meanings, most of which concern giving (a present is a gift) or time (the present is right now). The verb present might mean to deliver something like a speech, or perform something like a play.
Definition of present verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If someone or something presents a particular appearance or image, that is how they appear or try to appear. The small group of onlookers presented a pathetic sight. [ VERB noun ]
