presents

Wrapped boxes given

Presents works as both noun and verb around the idea of giving or showing.

As a noun, presents are gifts: The children opened their presents.

The verb means to give formally (present an award), to show or display (present evidence), or to introduce (May I present our guest speaker).

Something that presents a problem causes one to appear.

To present yourself somewhere is to show up.

gifts

wrapped

Covered in material

  • ribbonSlender ornamental strip
  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • packageWrapped item for delivery

parcel · unwrapping · birthday · Christmas · holiday · wedding · toy · gadget · jewelry · watch

celebration

birthday

Annual date of origin

Diwali · wedding · anniversary · graduation · baby shower · housewarming · Valentine · party · festivity · occasion

surprise

unexpected

Not anticipated beforehand

excitement · delight · astonishment · suspense · mystery · secret · hidden · discovery · reaction · unboxing

giving

generosity

Readiness to give freely

benevolence · charity · philanthropy · selflessness · goodwill · gratitude · appreciation · thanksgiving · reciprocity · exchange

Categories
Opposites
giving vs. taking

presentstakes

Captures or acquires

withdraws · confiscates · seizes · reclaims · snatches

gifts vs. obligations

presentsbills

debts · invoices · taxes · fines · dues

showing vs. concealing

presentshides

Conceals or animal skins

conceals · withholds · obscures · suppresses · covers up

Phrases
Family

present, presence, represent, presentation, presented, representation, representative, presenting, presenter

Familiarity
Top 3,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G