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present vs speak

speak vs present

present is a noun but speak is not a noun.

present is an adjective but speak is not an adjective.

present and speak both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
present Yes Yes Yes No
speak No No Yes No
As verbs, speak is a hypernym of present; that is, speak is a word with a broader meaning than present:
  • present: deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
  • speak: express in speech
Other hypernyms of present include mouth, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize.
present (noun) speak (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) speak (adjective)
temporal sense; intermediate between past and future; now existing or happening or in consideration
being or existing in a specified place
present (verb) speak (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind express in speech
cause to come to know personally exchange thoughts; talk with
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea) use language
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position give a speech to
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc. make a characteristic or natural sound
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
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