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Give to the king vs Present to the king

Both 'give to the king' and 'present to the king' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Give to the king' is a more general phrase indicating the action of giving something to the king, while 'present to the king' implies a formal or ceremonial act of giving. The choice between the two depends on the formality and context of the situation.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 765 views

Give to the king

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the action of giving something to the king in a general sense.

Examples:

I will give this gift to the king.
Please give this message to the king.
She decided to give her support to the king.
They plan to give a performance to the king.
He wants to give his loyalty to the king.

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That lady is here to give pleasure to the king.
Ladies and gentlemen, before we presume to give lessons to the King of Morocco, let us start by putting our own house in order.
But if I'm to give myself to the king, I want him to enjoy it, so that I can be his mistress.
Please will you give this to the King... with my love.
Be sure you give it to the king himself.
I'll give it to the king myself.
It's a crime that this city wants to give orders to the King!
Pure treachery how this city gives orders to the King!
And it must've been a sign that he intended to give the king, but they silenced him before that could happen.
And it must've been a sign that he intended to give the king, but they silenced him before that could happen.
This recording is something I can give to the 'King of Pain' to see.
He must travel to France immediately and give this personally to the King.
Uzeta Catanese gives the slaves to the king Cocalo (Uzeta Catanese)
I don't think your papal envoy in there is likely to give the King what he wants, do you?
23 Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.
Perhaps I should give the King that list of your crimes.
Custom Amish hardwood cabinetry and furniture give the King Deluxe a warm, rich feel.
I cannot give the King a living son.
An offering that the king gives to Amun that he may grant all sorts of good and pure things to the scribe Huemasha. An offering that the king gives to Osiris, that he may grant all sorts of things to the ka of Huemasha.
Now there is no chance that the pope will give the king his divorce.

Alternatives:

offer to the king
hand over to the king
provide to the king
bestow upon the king
grant to the king

Present to the king

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday language. It implies a more formal or ceremonial act of giving.

This phrase is used to indicate the formal act of giving something to the king, often in a ceremonial context.

Examples:

They will present the award to the king.
She plans to present the proposal to the king.
He will present the gift to the king at the ceremony.
The ambassador will present the credentials to the king.
The delegation will present their case to the king.

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The codex was given as a present to the king of Denmark by an Icelandic bishop in the 17th century.
But the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea; for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and sent up no present to the king of Assyria as [he had done] from year to year.
You cannot return presents to the King.
They are envoys from Brabant and Flanders, whom your son presents to the King.
Present her to the King for me this evening, Dastan.
Now, ladies and gentlemen... the Copacabana is proud to present the king of one-liners...
The Archbishop of Canterbury presents the new king to the people.
We present ourselves to him, the King of Peace.
The only one of its kind, and its inventor, a Mr. Nightingale, he'll be traveling to London to present this device to the king.
Today, in the liturgy, the Old Testament Reading presents to us the figure of King Solomon, the son and successor of David.
To Europe first, where I will take her to all the grand palaces and present her to all the kings and queens.
And he took gold, and silver, and raiment, and many other presents, and went to the king to Ptolemais, and he found favour in his sight.
He bring present to king from prince of Burma.
But the present King became a king because the King of Yuan told him to.
The present King of Goryeo can be the tiger.
Like the present King and his brother James.
I present King Henry VII of England and his Queen, Elizabeth.
I have organized a banquet for the government ministers of the present King through Secretary Choi.
The present king is our implacable opponent.
A present from the king of Spain to my great-grandfather.

Alternatives:

give to the king
offer to the king
hand over to the king
provide to the king
bestow upon the king

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