present vs tell

tell vs present

present is a noun but tell is not a noun.

present is an adjective but tell is not an adjective.

present and tell both are verbs.

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

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

present: bring forward and present to the mind
tell: express in words

Other hypernyms of present include say, state.

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

present (verb)	tell (verb)
bring forward and present to the mind	discern or comprehend
cause to come to know personally	mark as different
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)	let something be known
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position	narrate or give a detailed account of
formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.	give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize	give evidence
perform (a play), especially on a stage	express in words
represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture	inform positively and with certainty and confidence
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 tell

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