stake

As a verb stake

is .

As a noun string is

thong (as undergarment or swimwear).

As verbs the difference between stake and concern

is that stake is while concern is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

As a noun concern is

that which affects one's welfare or happiness.

As nouns the difference between stake and ante

is that stake is a piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay while ante is a price or cost, as in up the ante.

As verbs the difference between stake and ante

is that stake is to fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes while ante is to pay the ante in poker. Often used ante up.

As verbs the difference between stake and stakes

is that stake is while stakes is (stake).

As a noun stakes is

.

As nouns the difference between stake and brace

is that stake is a piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay while brace is armor for the arm; vambrace.

As verbs the difference between stake and brace

is that stake is to fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes while brace is to prepare for something bad, as an impact or blow.

As a noun bake

is nautical traffic sign or buoy.

As a verb stake is

.

As nouns the difference between stake and winnings

is that stake is a piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay while winnings is plural of winning.

As a verb stake

is to fasten, support, defend, or delineate with stakes.

In transitive terms the difference between purse and stake

is that purse is to press (one's lips) in and together so that they protrude while stake is to provide another with money in order to engage in an activity as betting or a business venture.