stake
stake /ˈsteɪk/
noun
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(
)
(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
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(
)
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
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(
)
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
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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
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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
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(
)
Place a bet on
(
back
, gage
, game
, punt
, bet on
, 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
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(
)
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
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(
)
Mark with a stake
(
post
, stake
)
mark with a stake
Stake out the path
stake out the path
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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
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Tie or fasten to a stake
(
stake
)
tie or fasten to a stake
Stake your goat
stake your goat