How to Use "Present" with Example Sentences

present (n): a gift

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Used with verbs:

"I bought a present for my sister."
(bought, got)

"I gave a present to my friend."
(gave, brought)

"I unwrapped many presents."
(unwrapped, opened, received, got)

"We exchange presents during the holidays."
(exchange, hand out)

"I wrapped all of the presents."
(wrapped)

Used with adjectives:

"I got a lot of birthday presents."
(birthday, wedding, Christmas, graduation, anniversary)

Used with prepositions:

"I received a present from my brother."
(from)

"I gave a present to my brother."
(to)

"She bought a present for him."
(for)

present (v): to give; to show

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Used with adverbs:

"The evidence was clearly presented to the jury."
(clearly, well, neatly, carefully)

"The idea was visibly presented to her boss."
(visibly, formally, briefly)

Used with prepositions:

"They presented me with an award."
(with)

"She presented the evidence to the jury."
(to)

"He presents himself as a Christian."
(as)

present (adj): being in a particular place; now

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Used with nouns:

"The police don't know anything at the present time."
(time, moment)

"The present owner is out of town."
(owner, occupant)

"How should we deal with the present situation?"
(situation, problem, circumstance)

"I don't know his present whereabouts."
(whereabouts, location)

"In my present state, I should not leave the house."
(state, condition)

Used with adverbs:

"She is physically present."
(physically, always, never)

Used with verbs:

"She is always present at his sports games."
(be: is/am/are)

"He remains present on the board of directors."
(remains)