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present

The word “present” has 2 syllables: pre-sent

It's pronounced as /prɪˈzɛnt/

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In the thesaurus, “present” has 156 synonyms and 79 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for present along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for present

Antonyms for present

Meanings of present

  • noun
    1. The current moment or period of time.
    2. The present tense.
    3. A gift, especially one given for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, or any other special occasions.
    4. The position of a soldier in presenting arms.
  • adjective
    1. Relating to now, for the time being; current.
    2. Located in the immediate vicinity.
    3. Having an immediate effect (of a medicine, poison etc.); fast-acting.
    4. Not delayed; immediate; instant.
    5. Ready; quick in emergency.
    6. Favorably attentive; propitious.
    7. Relating to something a person is referring to in the very context, with a deictic use similar to the demonstrative adjective this.
    8. Attentive; alert; focused.
  • verb
    1. To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.
    2. To nominate (a member of the clergy) for an ecclesiastical benefice; to offer to the bishop or ordinary as a candidate for institution.
    3. To offer (a problem, complaint) to a court or other authority for consideration.
    4. To charge (a person) with a crime or accusation; to bring before court.
    5. To come forward, appear in a particular place or before a particular person, especially formally.
    6. To put (something) forward in order for it to be seen; to show, exhibit.
    7. To make clear to one's mind or intelligence; to put forward for consideration.
    8. To put on, stage (a play etc.).
    9. To point (a firearm) at something, to hold (a weapon) in a position ready to fire.
    10. To offer oneself for mental consideration; to occur to the mind.
    11. To come to the attention of medical staff, especially with a specific symptom.
    12. To appear (in a specific way) for delivery (of a fetus); to appear first at the mouth of the uterus during childbirth.
    13. (with "as") To appear or represent oneself (as having a certain gender).
    14. To act as presenter on (a radio, television programme etc.).
    15. To give a gift or presentation to (someone).
    16. To give (a gift or presentation) to someone; to bestow.
    17. To deliver (something abstract) as though as a gift; to offer.
    18. To hand over (a bill etc.) to be paid.
    19. To display one's female genitalia in a way that signals to others that one is ready for copulation. Also referred to as lordosis behaviour.

Example Sentences

  • She will present her research findings at the conference.
  • The teacher asked him to present his project to the class.
  • They will present the award to the winner tonight.
  • He prepared slides to present the data clearly.
  • The manager asked her to present a summary of the report.

On this page you'll find 235 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to present, such as: AWOL, abounding, absent, accompanying, acquaint, act, address.

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