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appoint vs found

found vs appoint

appoint is not a noun while found is a noun.

appoint is not an adjective while found is an adjective.

appoint and found both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appoint No No Yes No
found Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, found is a hypernym of appoint; that is, found is a word with a broader meaning than appoint:
  • appoint: create and charge with a task or function
  • found: set up or lay the groundwork for
Other hypernyms of appoint include constitute, establish, institute, plant.
appoint (noun) found (noun)
food and lodging provided in addition to money
appoint (adjective) found (adjective)
come upon unexpectedly or after searching
appoint (verb) found (verb)
furnish use as a basis for; found on
assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to set up or lay the groundwork for
create and charge with a task or function set up or found
Difference between appoint and found

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