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initiate vs found

found vs initiate

initiate and found both are nouns.

initiate is not an adjective while found is an adjective.

initiate and found both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
initiate Yes No Yes No
found Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, found is a hyponym of initiate; that is, found is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than initiate:
  • initiate: take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of
  • found: set up or lay the groundwork for
initiate (noun) found (noun)
people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity food and lodging provided in addition to money
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
someone new to a field or activity
initiate (adjective) found (adjective)
come upon unexpectedly or after searching
initiate (verb) found (verb)
set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for use as a basis for; found on
bring up a topic for discussion set up or lay the groundwork for
take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of set up or found
bring into being
accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite
Difference between initiate and found

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