"give a gift to a friend" 的英文表达方式有：

present a gift to a friend
give a present to a friend
offer a gift to a friend

来源：这些表达方式均为英语常用的日常用语。

例句：

I want to present a gift to my best friend to show my appreciation for his support.
我想送一份礼物给我的好朋友，以表达我对他的支持的感激之情。

She is giving a present to her friend to celebrate their graduation.
她正在送一份礼物给她的朋友庆祝他们的毕业。

He offered a gift to his girlfriend on their anniversary.
他在他们的周年纪念日送了一份礼物给他的女朋友。