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present vs give

give vs present

present and give both are nouns.

present is an adjective but give is not an adjective.

present and give both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
give Yes No Yes No
As verbs, present and give are synonyms defined as:
  • present and give: give as a present; make a gift of
Other synonyms of present include gift.
As verbs, give is a hypernym of present; that is, give is a word with a broader meaning than present:
  • present: hand over formally
  • give: transfer possession of something concrete or abstract to somebody
present (noun) give (noun)
a verb tense that expresses actions or states at the time of speaking the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
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) give (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) give (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind proffer (a body part)
cause to come to know personally consent to engage in sexual intercourse with a man
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) occur
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position estimate the duration or outcome of something
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. dedicate
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture
perform (a play), especially on a stage convey, as of a compliment, regards, attention, etc.; bestow
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture bestow
give an exhibition of to an interested audience give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
give as a present; make a gift of allow to have or take
hand over formally manifest or show
give, especially as an honor or reward guide or direct, as by behavior of persuasion
offer for others to consider inflict as a punishment
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 present and give

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