Meaning & Definition of Stake in English
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Stake
/stek/
noun
1. (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"
synonym:
- interest,
- stake
2. 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"
synonym:
- post,
- stake
3. Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
synonym:
- stake
4. The money risked on a gamble
synonym:
- stake,
- stakes,
- bet,
- wager
5. A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
synonym:
- stake
verb
1. Put at risk
- "I will stake my good reputation for this"
synonym:
- venture,
- hazard,
- adventure,
- stake,
- jeopardize
2. Place a bet on
- "Which horse are you backing?"
- "I'm betting on the new horse"
synonym:
- bet on,
- back,
- gage,
- stake,
- game,
- punt
3. Mark with a stake
- "Stake out the path"
synonym:
- stake,
- post
4. Tie or fasten to a stake
- "Stake your goat"
synonym:
- stake
5. Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
- "The enemies were impaled and left to die"
synonym:
- impale,
- stake
Examples of using
I won't stake my reputation on it, but I think it's a genuine alien life form.
The future of our company is at stake. We have been heavily in the red for the last couple of years.
We have a substantial stake in the venture.