another word for highly present

Synonyms of present

• as in to offer
• as in to introduce
• as in to donate
• as in current
• as in attending
• as in today
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Thesaurus Definition of present

 (Entry 1 of 4)

Synonyms & Similar Words

• come out with
• impersonate
• reintroduce
• fork (over, out, or up)
• pungle (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Thesaurus Definition of present  (Entry 2 of 4)

• present - day
• contemporary
• up - to - date
• modernistic
• ultramodern
• new - fashioned
• space - age
• supermodern
• out - of - date
• antediluvian
• old - fashioned
• noncontemporary
• participating
• accompanying
• in attendance
• nonexistent

Thesaurus Definition of present  (Entry 3 of 4)

• here and now
• by - and - by

Thesaurus Definition of present  (Entry 4 of 4)

• presentation
• contribution
• benefaction
• care package
• beneficence
• remembrance
• benevolence
• philanthropy
• peace offering

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb present contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of present are afford , bestow , confer , donate , and give . While all these words mean "to convey to another as a possession," present carries a note of formality and ceremony.

In what contexts can afford take the place of present ?

The words afford and present are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, afford implies a giving or bestowing usually as a natural or legitimate consequence of the character of the giver.

When might bestow be a better fit than present ?

While in some cases nearly identical to present , bestow implies the conveying of something as a gift and may suggest condescension on the part of the giver.

When is it sensible to use confer instead of present ?

In some situations, the words confer and present are roughly equivalent. However, confer implies a gracious giving (as of a favor or honor).

Where would donate be a reasonable alternative to present ?

The synonyms donate and present are sometimes interchangeable, but donate is likely to imply a publicized giving (as to charity).

When could give be used to replace present ?

While the synonyms give and present are close in meaning, give , the general term, is applicable to any passing over of anything by any means.

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Thesaurus Entries Near present

presentable

Cite this Entry

“Present.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/present. Accessed 12 Sep. 2023.

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synonyms for highly

• exceedingly
• exceptionally
• extraordinarily
• tremendously
• surpassingly
• terrifically

antonyms for highly

Most relevant

• unremarkably

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How to use highly in a sentence

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Thomas Cooper, an English prelate, died; highly commended for his great learning and eloquence.

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• considerably
• emphatically
• substantially
• conspicuously
• outstandingly
• prominently
• excessively
• immoderately
• in a marked degree
• inordinately
• superlatively
• drastically
• exorbitantly
• prohibitively
• to nth degree
• immeasurably
• in great measure
• incalculably
• incomparably
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