set vs synchronise

set is a noun but synchronise is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
set	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
synchronise	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, synchronise is a hyponym of set; that is, synchronise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than set:

set (noun)	synchronise (noun)
several exercises intended to be done in series
the act of putting something in position
representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
any electronic equipment that receives or transmits radio or tv signals
(psychology) being temporarily ready to respond in a particular way
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
the descent of a heavenly body below the horizon
a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
an unofficial association of people or groups
(mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols
the process of becoming hard or solid by cooling or drying or crystallization
a unit of play in tennis or squash

set (adjective)	synchronise (adjective)
set down according to a plan
being below the horizon
converted to solid form (as concrete)
fixed and unmoving
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed
situated in a particular spot or position
determined or decided upon as by an authority

set (verb)	synchronise (verb)
arrange attractively	make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
produce fruit	operate simultaneously
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard	cause to indicate the same time or rate
put into a certain state; cause to be in a certain state	arrange or represent events so that they co-occur
set to a certain position or cause to operate correctly	make (motion picture sound) exactly simultaneous with the action
equip with sails or masts	happen at the same time
become gelatinous
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
get ready for a particular purpose or event
fix conclusively or authoritatively
estimate
decide upon or fix definitely
establish as the highest level or best performance
urge to attack someone
put into a certain place or abstract location
fix in a border
give a fine, sharp edge to a knife or razor
insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink)
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
put into a position that will restore a normal state
adapt for performance in a different way
locate
set in type
apply or start
disappear beyond the horizon