present

1

Mr Lee was not present in the meeting.
Mr Lee was not present at the meeting.

Use present at + event: ‘present at a meeting’, ‘present at a conference’, ‘present at the ceremony’.

2

This watch is a present of my father.
This watch is a present from my father.

Use a present from + person to say who gave you something: ‘This book was a present from my sister.’

3

My parents presented me a bike for my birthday.
My parents gave me a bike for my birthday.

Use give somebody something when talking about presents: ‘My parents gave me a bike.’

The verb present is more formal and is normally used for awards, prizes and official gifts. Use present somebody with something: ‘The school presented her with an award.’

See GIVE