present vs make up

make up vs present

present is a noun but make up is not a noun.

present is an adjective but make up is not an adjective.

present and make up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
present	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
make up	No	No	Yes	No

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

present: offer for others to consider
make up: form or compose

Other hypernyms of present include be, comprise, constitute, represent.

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

present (verb)	make up (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	apply make-up or cosmetics to one's face to appear prettier
cause to come to know personally	put in order or neaten
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	come to terms
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	concoct something artificial or untrue
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.	devise or compose
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize	do or give something to somebody in return
perform (a play), especially on a stage	make up work that was missed due to absence at a later point
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture	form or compose
give an exhibition of to an interested audience	adjust for
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 make up

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