present vs portray

portray vs present

present is a noun but portray is not a noun.

present is an adjective but portray is not an adjective.

present and portray both are verbs.

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

As verbs, present and portray are synonyms defined as:

present and portray: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture

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

present (verb)	portray (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	portray in words
cause to come to know personally	make a portrait of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	assume or act the character of
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
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

Difference between present and portray

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