present vs constitute

constitute vs present

present is a noun but constitute is not a noun.

present is an adjective but constitute is not an adjective.

present and constitute both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
present	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
constitute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, constitute is a hypernym of present; that is, constitute is a word with a broader meaning than present:

present: offer for others to consider
constitute: form or compose

Other hypernyms of present include be, comprise, make up, represent.

present (noun)	constitute (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)	constitute (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place

present (verb)	constitute (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	set up or lay the groundwork for
cause to come to know personally	create and charge with a task or function
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	form or compose
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	to compose or represent
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

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