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co-opt vs name

name vs co-opt

co-opt is not a noun while name is a noun.

co-opt and name both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
co-opt No No Yes No
name Yes No Yes No
As verbs, name is a hypernym of co-opt; that is, name is a word with a broader meaning than co-opt:
  • co-opt: appoint summarily or commandeer
  • name: create and charge with a task or function
Other hypernyms of co-opt include appoint, constitute, nominate.
co-opt (noun) name (noun)
by the sanction or authority of
a language unit by which a person or thing is known
a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
family based on male descent
a well-known or notable person
a person's reputation
co-opt (verb) name (verb)
take or assume for one's own use determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis
appoint summarily or commandeer identify as in botany or biology, for example
choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property
neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group assign a specified (usually proper) name to
make reference to
mention and identify by name
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
create and charge with a task or function
charge with a function; charge to be
Difference between co-opt and name

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