stake
/stˈeɪk/
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Definitions
Noun
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "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); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "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
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; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Verb
place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I''m betting on the new horse"
Verb
mark with a stake; "stake out the path"
Verb
tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat"
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kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
Synonyms
adventure
back
bet
bet on
gage
game
hazard
impale
interest
jeopardize
post
punt
stakes
venture
wager
More General Terms
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gamble
instrument of execution
kill
lay on the line
mark
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percentage
play
portion
post
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risk
secure
share
visual signal
wager