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present vs recognise

recognise vs present

present is a noun but recognise is not a noun.

present is an adjective but recognise is not an adjective.

present and recognise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
recognise No No Yes No
As verbs, recognise is a hypernym of present; that is, recognise is a word with a broader meaning than present:
  • present: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
  • recognise: express greetings upon meeting someone
Other hypernyms of present include greet, recognize.
present (noun) recognise (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) recognise (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) recognise (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind perceive to be the same
cause to come to know personally be fully aware or cognizant of
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. express greetings upon meeting someone
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize detect with the senses
perform (a play), especially on a stage grant credentials to
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture show approval or appreciation of
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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