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present itself

VERB
happen
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear arise arrive crop up develop fall go on hit materialize meet pass result take effect take place transpire
STRONG
befall betide bump chance down ensue eventuate follow issue light proceed recur shake smoke spring stumble supervene
WEAK
be found become a fact become known become of come about come after come into being come into existence come off luck stumble upon turn out turn up what goes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease disappear fail halt lose stop
STRONG
precede
VERB
occur
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hit reveal strike
STRONG
expose flash
WEAK
come to one cross one's mind dawn on go through one's head offer itself spring to mind suggest itself
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lose
VERB
occur
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appear arise crop up develop ensue exist follow go materialize result show take place transpire
STRONG
action befall betide chance cook eventuate jell manifest obtain shake smoke
WEAK
be found be present come about come off come to pass eventualize turn out turn up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
hide precede stop

Example Sentences

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While it's unclear how this will present itself, Coatsworth believes second-hand platforms like Vinted, which are already popular, could see even more growth, for people who quite quickly find their wardrobe no longer fits.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Yes, this is an opportunity to impress a potential employer, but it’s also the responsibility of the company to present itself as an attractive workplace.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

The group has sought to present itself as a responsible security partner and has regularly published Telegram posts about everything from assisting local residents to disarming militants.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Who knows when a similar opportunity will present itself?

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Ophie had been hoping the opportunity to check the attic for clues would present itself, but the next week turned out to be the busiest she’d spent in the manor so far.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland