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confer vs present

present vs confer

confer is not a noun while present is a noun.

confer is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

confer and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
confer No No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, present is a hypernym of confer; that is, present is a word with a broader meaning than confer:
  • confer: present
  • present: give, especially as an honor or reward
Other hypernyms of confer include award.
confer (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
confer (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
confer (verb) present (verb)
have a conference in order to talk something over bring forward and present to the mind
present cause to come to know personally
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 confer and present

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