stake vs fix

stake and fix both are nouns.

stake and fix both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stake	Yes	No	Yes	No
fix	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, fix is a hypernym of stake; that is, fix is a word with a broader meaning than stake:

stake: tie or fasten to a stake
fix: cause to be firmly attached

Other hypernyms of stake include fasten, secure.

stake (noun)	fix (noun)
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground	the act of putting something in working order again
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning	an exemption granted after influence (e.g., money) is brought to bear
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)	a determination of the place where something is
the money risked on a gamble	something craved, especially an intravenous injection of a narcotic drug
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something	informal terms for a difficult situation

stake (verb)	fix (verb)
place a bet on	make infertile
mark with a stake	make fixed, stable or stationary
tie or fasten to a stake	restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole	kill, preserve, and harden (tissue) in order to prepare for microscopic study
put at risk	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
	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

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