Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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fix | Yes | No | Yes | No |
stake | Yes | No | Yes | No |
fix (noun) | stake (noun) |
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the act of putting something in working order again | a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground |
an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear | instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning |
a determination of the place where something is | a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) |
something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug | the money risked on a gamble |
informal terms for a difficult situation | (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something |
fix (verb) | stake (verb) |
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make infertile | place a bet on |
make fixed, stable or stationary | mark with a stake |
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken | tie or fasten to a stake |
kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study | kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole |
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc | put at risk |
decide upon or fix definitely | |
take vengeance on or get even | |
cause to be firmly attached | |
put (something somewhere) firmly | |
prepare for eating by applying heat | |
set or place definitely | |
to be about to do something | |
influence an event or its outcome by illegal means |