represent vs present

represent is not a noun while present is a noun.

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

As verbs, represent and present are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of represent include lay out.

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

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

As verbs, represent and present are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of represent include stage.

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

Other hyponyms of represent include make, compose, constitute, form, make, range, straddle, fall into, fall under, pose, supplement.

represent (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

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

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