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Presentiment vs. Presentment
Presentiment
/prɪˈzentəmənt/Examples:
She had a presentiment of trouble ahead.His presentiment kept him awake all night.A presentiment warned him not to go alone.
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Presentment
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Her face was a graceful presentment of tranquility.The play was a vivid presentment of societal conflicts.He was admired for his presentment of historical tales.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Presentiment is related to feelings or intuitions, while presentment deals with the act of presenting something, such as a document or an idea.
- If you have a presentiment, you might feel uneasy without any visible reason, as it's more about your gut feeling.
- Think of presentment as more formal and tangible, often used in legal or formal contexts.
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