Presented — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /pri-ˈzent/ (verb) /ˌkō-pri-ˈzent/ (verb) /ˌrē-pri-ˈzent/ (verb) pre·sent

Meaning & Definition of Presented

Presented (verb)

  1. to make a gift to
  2. to give or bestow formally
  3. to bring (something, such as a play) before the public
  4. to present (something) together
  5. to present again or anew

Presented (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring before the public in performance or exhibition

    "we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening"

    similar: carried, gave, mounted, offered, staged, came out with
    related: displayed, exhibited, exposed, paraded, showed, showed off, unveiled, previewed, acted, impersonated, performed, played, portrayed, depicted, dramatized, enacted, rendered, represented, extended, proffered, tendered

  2. to make (one person) known (to another) socially

    "may I present my niece Sarah?"

    similar: acquainted, introduced
    related: addressed, greeted, hailed, met, reacquainted, reintroduced

  3. to make a present of

    "the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement"

    similar: bestowed, contributed, donated, gave, gave away, volunteered, gave of
    related: chipped in, kicked in, pitched in, threw in, awarded, conferred, endowed, endued, rendered, afforded, comped, furnished, provided, lavished, regaled, aided, assisted, benefited, helped, administered, dished out, dispensed, doled out, handed out, imparted, issued, meted (out), extended, forked (over, out, or up), offered, paid, proffered, pungled (up), put up, tendered, sacrificed
    near: held, kept, pocketed, retained, withheld, preserved, saved, advanced, lent, loaned, sold

Related Entry: Present (verb)

Present is a different word from Presented. The synonyms below are for present, not for presented.

  1. to bring before the public in performance or exhibition

    "we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening"

    similar: carry, give, mount, offer, stage, come out with
    related: display, exhibit, expose, parade, show, show off, unveil, preview, act, impersonate, perform, play, portray, depict, dramatize, enact, render, represent, extend, proffer, tender

  2. to make (one person) known (to another) socially

    "may I present my niece Sarah?"

    similar: acquaint, introduce
    related: address, greet, hail, meet, reacquaint, reintroduce

  3. to make a present of

    "the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement"

    similar: bestow, contribute, donate, give, give away, volunteer, give of
    related: chip in, kick in, pitch in, throw in, award, confer, endow, endue, render, afford, comp, furnish, provide, lavish, regale, aid, assist, benefit, help, administer, dish out, dispense, dole out, hand out, impart, issue, mete (out), extend, fork (over, out, or up), offer, pay, proffer, pungle (up), put up, tender, sacrifice
    near: hold, keep, pocket, retain, withhold, preserve, save, advance, lend, loan, sell

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Presented

The most common words with a similar meaning to Presented:

carried, gave, mounted, offered, staged, acquainted, introduced, bestowed, contributed, donated, gave away, volunteered, came out with, gave of

Related Words for Presented

displayed, exhibited, exposed, paraded, showed, showed off, unveiled, previewed, acted, impersonated, performed, played, portrayed, depicted, dramatized, enacted, rendered, represented, extended, proffered, tendered, addressed, greeted, hailed, met, reacquainted, reintroduced, chipped in, kicked in, pitched in

Near Antonyms of Presented

held, kept, pocketed, retained, withheld, preserved, saved, advanced, lent, loaned, sold

Word Forms of Presented

Inflections: presenting, presents, copresented, co-presented, copresenting, co-presenting, re-presented, re-presenting, re-presents

Derived words: re-presentation (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Presented

Middle English, from Anglo-French presenter, from Latin praesentare, from praesent-, praesens, adjective

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Presented

What does "Presented" mean?

"Presented" means to make a gift to. As a verb, it is defined as: to make a gift to. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Presented"?

Other words for "Presented" include carried, gave, mounted, offered, staged, acquainted, introduced and bestowed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Presented" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Presented"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Presented". Common alternatives include carried, gave, mounted, offered, staged, acquainted, introduced, bestowed, contributed and donated.

How do you use "Presented" in a sentence?

Examples of "Presented" in a sentence: "we will present a performance of Our Town tomorrow evening"; "may I present my niece Sarah?"; "the company presented a gold watch to him on the occasion of his retirement".

Is "Presented" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Presented" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Presented"?

"Presented" is pronounced /pri-ˈzent/ as a verb, /ˌkō-pri-ˈzent/ as a verb and /ˌrē-pri-ˈzent/ as a verb and divided into syllables as pre·sent.

What is the origin of the word "Presented"?

"Presented" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French presenter, from Latin praesentare, from praesent-, praesens, adjective. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Presented" meaning "to bring before the public in performance or exhibition"?

When "Presented" (verb) means to bring before the public in performance or exhibition, synonyms include carried, gave, mounted, offered, staged and came out with.