present vs greet

greet vs present

present is a noun but greet is not a noun.

present is an adjective but greet is not an adjective.

present and greet both are verbs.

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

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

present: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
greet: express greetings upon meeting someone

Other hypernyms of present include recognise, recognize.

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

present (verb)	greet (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	react to in a certain way
cause to come to know personally	express greetings upon meeting someone
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	send greetings to
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	be perceived by
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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