What does Stake Mean?

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
  • a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
  • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
  • a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
  • the money risked on a gamble
Definition as Verb
  • tie or fasten to a stake
  • place a bet on
  • kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
  • mark with a stake
  • put at risk

Synonyms

Examples

  • "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"
  • "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
  • "stake your goat"
  • "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
  • "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
  • "stake out the path"
  • "I will stake my good reputation for this"

Part of Speech

Noun, Verb

Comparisons

See also

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