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 stake stake /ˈsteɪk/

noun

  1. () (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something  ( stake , interest )
    (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
     They have interests all over the world
    they have interests all over the world
     A stake in the company's future
    a stake in the company's future
  2. () Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning  ( stake )
    instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
  3. () A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)  ( post , stake )
    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
    a pair of posts marked the goal
     The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
    the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
  4. A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground  ( stake )
    a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
     I used a stake to support my young fruit tree and keep it from bending or breaking in the wind
    I used a stake to support my young fruit tree and keep it from bending or breaking in the wind
  5. The money risked on a gamble  ( stake , stakes , wager , bet )
    the money risked on a gamble
     He placed a bet on the horse race
    He placed a bet on the horse race

verb

  1. () Place a bet on  ( back , gage , game , bet on , punt , stake )
    place a bet on
     Which horse are you backing?
    Which horse are you backing?
     I'm betting on the new horse
    I'm betting on the new horse
  2. () Put at risk  ( adventure , hazard , venture , jeopardize , stake )
    put at risk
     I will stake my good reputation for this
    I will stake my good reputation for this
  3. () Mark with a stake  ( post , stake )
    mark with a stake
     Stake out the path
    stake out the path
  4. Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole  ( impale , stake )
    kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
     The enemies were impaled and left to die
    the enemies were impaled and left to die
  5. Tie or fasten to a stake  ( stake )
    tie or fasten to a stake
     Stake your goat
    stake your goat