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present vs commend

commend vs present

present is a noun but commend is not a noun.

present is an adjective but commend is not an adjective.

present and commend both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
commend No No Yes No
As verbs, commend is a hyponym of present; that is, commend is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
  • commend: present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
present (noun) commend (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) commend (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) commend (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind express approbation of
cause to come to know personally mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) express a good opinion of
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position give to in charge
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence
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 commend

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