recognize vs present

recognize is not a noun while present is a noun.

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

As verbs, present is a hyponym of recognize; that is, present is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than recognize:

recognize: express greetings upon meeting someone
present: recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

Other hyponyms of recognize include shake hands, bob, curtsy, salute, salute, salute, hail, herald, receive, welcome, say farewell, bid, wish.

recognize (noun)	present (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

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

recognize (verb)	present (verb)
perceive to be the same	bring forward and present to the mind
be fully aware or cognizant of	cause to come to know personally
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority	deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for	recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
express greetings upon meeting someone	formally present a debutante, a representative of a country, etc.
detect with the senses	present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize
grant credentials to	perform (a play), especially on a stage
show approval or appreciation of	represent abstractly, for example in a painting, drawing, or sculpture
exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)	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