present vs represent

present is a noun but represent is not a noun.

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

As verbs, present and represent are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of present include lay out.

As verbs, present and represent are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of present include stage.

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

present: represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
represent: create an image or likeness of

Other hypernyms of present include interpret.

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

Other hypernyms of present include be, comprise, constitute, make up.

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

present (verb)	represent (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
cause to come to know personally	serve as a means of expressing something
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.	bring forward and present to the mind
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize	describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
perform (a play), especially on a stage	create an image or likeness of
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture	play a role or part
give an exhibition of to an interested audience	perform (a play), especially on a stage
give as a present; make a gift of	be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
hand over formally	be representative or typical for
give, especially as an honor or reward	be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
offer for others to consider	form or compose
	be typical of
	take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to