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give vs present

present vs give

give and present both are nouns.

give is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

give and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
give Yes No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, present is a hyponym of give; that is, present is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than give:
  • give: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
  • present: hand over formally
As verbs, give and present are synonyms defined as:
  • give and present: give as a present; make a gift of
Other synonyms of give include gift.
give (noun) present (noun)
the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length 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
give (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
give (verb) present (verb)
proffer (a body part) bring forward and present to the mind
consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man cause to come to know personally
occur deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
estimate the duration or outcome of something recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
dedicate formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow perform (a play), especially on a stage
bestow represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause give an exhibition of to an interested audience
allow to have or take give as a present; make a gift of
manifest or show hand over formally
guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion give, especially as an honor or reward
inflict as a punishment offer for others to consider
accord by verdict
submit for consideration, judgment, or use
offer in good faith
give food to
propose
be flexible under stress of physical force
give or supply
bring about
organize or be responsible for
cause to happen or be responsible for
perform for an audience
present to view
move in order to make room for someone for something
break down, literally or metaphorically
transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
give as a present; make a gift of
leave with; give temporarily
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
be the cause or source of
place into the hands or custody of
convey or reveal information
contribute to some cause
transmit (knowledge or skills)
endure the loss of
bestow, especially officially
deliver in exchange or recompense
give (as medicine)
give or convey physically
afford access to
emit or utter
execute and deliver
Difference between give and present

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