Synonyms of PRESENT

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

• NOWADAYS15

a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking

Also: present tense.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

• SHOW10
• DEMO7
• EXHIBIT19
• DEMONSTRATE14

bring forward and present to the mind

• REPRESENT11

Also: lay out.

perform (a play), especially on a stage

• STAGE6
• REPRESENT11

hand over formally

• SUBMIT10

introduce

• POSE6

give, especially as an honor or reward

• AWARD9

give as a present; make a gift of

• GIVE8
• GIFT8

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

• DELIVER11

cause to come to know personally

• INTRODUCE12
• ACQUAINT19

represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

• PORTRAY12

present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• CONFRONT13
• FACE9

recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

• SALUTE6