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name vs co-opt

co-opt vs name

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

name and co-opt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
name Yes No Yes No
co-opt No No Yes No
As verbs, co-opt is a hyponym of name; that is, co-opt is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than name:
  • name: create and charge with a task or function
  • co-opt: appoint summarily or commandeer
Other hyponyms of name include pack.
name (noun) co-opt (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
name (verb) co-opt (verb)
determine or distinguish the nature of a problem or an illness through a diagnostic analysis take or assume for one's own use
identify as in botany or biology, for example appoint summarily or commandeer
give the name or identifying characteristics of; refer to by name or some other identifying characteristic property choose or elect as a fellow member or colleague
assign a specified (usually proper) name to neutralize or win over through assimilation into an established group
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
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