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List of meaning for stake

a strong metal or wooden post that is driven into something to hold it in place

interest, stake(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"

post, stake(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"

stake(noun)

instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

stake, stakes, bet, wager(noun)

the money risked on a gamble

stake(verb)

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize(verb)

put at risk

"I will stake my good reputation for this"

bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt(verb)

place a bet on

"Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

stake, post(verb)

mark with a stake

"stake out the path"

stake(verb)

tie or fasten to a stake

"stake your goat"

impale, stake(verb)

kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

"the enemies were impaled and left to die"

a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something

if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return

the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event

lost his entire stake with a single roll of the dice

to provide money for

the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election

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