stake

US /steɪk/
UK /steɪk/
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1.

a strong wooden or metal post with a pointed end, driven into the ground to support a tree, form part of a fence, act as a boundary mark, etc.

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He drove a stake into the ground to mark the property line.
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The young tree was supported by a wooden stake.
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postpolestickrodspike
2.

a sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture

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He put his entire savings at stake in the business venture.
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The poker player raised the stake.
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betwagerantegamblerisk
3.

a share or interest in a business, property, or venture

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She holds a significant stake in the company.
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They bought a controlling stake in the rival firm.
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shareinterestholdingportionslice
1.

to mark or secure with a stake or stakes

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They will stake out the boundaries of the new park.
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The explorers staked their claim on the newly discovered land.
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markdemarcateclaimassertsecure
2.

to risk (a sum of money or something else of value) on the outcome of a game or venture

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He decided to stake all his winnings on the next race.
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They were willing to stake their reputations on the success of the project.
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betwagergambleriskhazard
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