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pre·sent2
 present2
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| pronunciation: |
prih
zent
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| inflections: |
presents, presenting, presented |
| definition 1: |
to give or provide with a gift or prize.
The judges presented a blue ribbon to the winner.- synonyms:
- give
- similar words:
- award, contribute, furnish, provide
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| definition 2: |
to show.
The theater presented a play by Shakespeare.- synonyms:
- display, exhibit
- similar words:
- demonstrate, hand over, produce
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| related words: |
give, give away, hand, perform, suggest, volunteer |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
pre
z nt
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| definition: |
something given as a gift.
She received presents on her birthday.
- synonyms:
- gift
- similar words:
- favor, tip
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| related words: |
contribution, treat |
| derivation: |
presenter (n.) |
Are you looking for the word presence? The plural of present ("presents") sounds like presence.
The word present
contains the following parts:
pre-
Latin
prefix
that means before
  Example words:
precaution, precede, predict, prediction, preface, prefer, preference, prefix, prejudice, present1, preside, president
- synonyms:
- pro-2, ante-
- antonyms:
- post-
ent, sent2
Latin
root
that means thing; be
Example words:
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