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present vs argue

argue vs present

present is a noun but argue is not a noun.

present is an adjective but argue is not an adjective.

present and argue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
argue No No Yes No
As verbs, argue is a hyponym of present; that is, argue is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: bring forward and present to the mind
  • argue: present reasons and arguments
Other hyponyms of present include reason, indicate, spin.
present (noun) argue (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
present (adjective) argue (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) argue (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind have an argument about something
cause to come to know personally give evidence of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) present reasons and arguments
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 present and argue

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