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acquaint vs present

present vs acquaint

acquaint is not a noun while present is a noun.

acquaint is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

acquaint and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
acquaint No No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, acquaint and present are synonyms defined as:
  • acquaint and present: cause to come to know personally
Other synonyms of acquaint include introduce.
As verbs, present is a hyponym of acquaint; that is, present is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than acquaint:
  • acquaint: cause to come to know personally
  • present: formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
Other hyponyms of acquaint include re-introduce, reintroduce, bring out, introduce.
acquaint (noun) present (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking
something presented as a gift
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
acquaint (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
acquaint (verb) present (verb)
cause to come to know personally bring forward and present to the mind
make familiar or conversant with cause to come to know personally
inform deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
perform (a play), especially on a stage
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
give as a present; make a gift of
hand over formally
give, especially as an honor or reward
offer for others to consider
Difference between acquaint and present

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