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Stake

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Definitions for Stake

noun
(law) a right or legal share of something
Synonyms
interest
Examples
  1. a financial involvement with something
  2. they have interests all over the world
  3. a stake in the company's future
noun
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
Synonyms
post
Examples
  1. a pair of posts marked the goal
  2. the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
noun
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
noun
the money risked on a gamble
Synonyms
stakes bet wager
noun
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
verb
put at risk
Synonyms
venture hazard adventure jeopardize
Examples
  1. I will stake my good reputation for this
verb
place a bet on
Synonyms
bet on back gage game punt
Examples
  1. Which horse are you backing?
  2. I'm betting on the new horse
verb
mark with a stake
Synonyms
post
Examples
  1. stake out the path
verb
tie or fasten to a stake
Examples
  1. stake your goat
verb
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
Synonyms
impale
Examples
  1. the enemies were impaled and left to die

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