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found vs appoint

appoint vs found

found is a noun but appoint is not a noun.

found is an adjective but appoint is not an adjective.

found and appoint both are verbs.

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

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