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authorize vs appoint

appoint vs authorize

authorize and appoint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
authorize No No Yes No
appoint No No Yes No
As verbs, appoint is a hypernym of authorize; that is, appoint is a word with a broader meaning than authorize:
  • authorize: give or delegate power or authority to
  • appoint: assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
Other hypernyms of authorize include charge.
authorize (verb) appoint (verb)
grant authorization or clearance for furnish
give or delegate power or authority to assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
create and charge with a task or function
Difference between authorize and appoint

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