Stake Definition & Meaning

stake
noun
  1. (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"
  2. 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"
  3. instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
  4. the money risked on a gamble
  5. a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
verb
  1. put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
  2. place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
  3. mark with a stake; "stake out the path"
  4. tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat"
  5. kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"

Synonyms for stake

adventure noun

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

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back adv

in or to or toward a former location; "she went back to her parents' house" at or to or toward the back or rear

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bet noun

the money risked on a gamble the act of gambling; "he did it on a bet" maintain with or as if with a bet

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gage noun

street names for marijuana a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire

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game adj

disabled in the feet or legs; "a crippled soldier

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hazard noun

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

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impale verb

pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer" kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

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interest noun

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

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jeopardize verb

pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops" put at risk

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post noun

the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand; "a soldier manned the entrance post

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"Stake" in song lyrics

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  • "There's alot at stake"
    51.50 — Steady Stayin' Paid '95
  • "Every step I take, every move I make is like, driving in the stake"
    Aceyalone
  • "We can't leave this place, cuz we always at stake"
    Apocalipps — Welcome 2 New York

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Frequently asked questions

What does stake mean?
(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" 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
What part of speech is stake?
Stake is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does stake have?
Stake has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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