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portray vs present

present vs portray

portray is not a noun while present is a noun.

portray is not an adjective while present is an adjective.

portray and present both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
portray No No Yes No
present Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, portray and present are synonyms defined as:
  • portray and present: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
portray (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
portray (adjective) present (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
portray (verb) present (verb)
portray in words bring forward and present to the mind
make a portrait of cause to come to know personally
assume or act the character of deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture 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 portray and present

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