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present vs indicate

indicate vs present

present is a noun but indicate is not a noun.

present is an adjective but indicate is not an adjective.

present and indicate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
indicate No No Yes No
As verbs, indicate is a hyponym of present; that is, indicate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than present:
  • present: bring forward and present to the mind
  • indicate: give evidence of
Other hyponyms of present include argue, reason, argue, spin.
present (noun) indicate (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) indicate (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) indicate (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind to state or express briefly
cause to come to know personally be a signal for or a symptom of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) give evidence of
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. suggest the necessity of an intervention; in medicine
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 indicate

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