Stake

verb

steɪk

Noun

a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
“the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake”
Similar:Post
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
“a stake in the company's future”
Similar:Interest
Type of:PortionSharePercentage
the money risked on a gamble
Similar:BetStakesWager
Type of:Gamble
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
Type of:Post
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

mark with a stake
“stake out the path”
Similar:Post
Type of:Mark
put at risk
“I will stake my good reputation for this”
Similar:Adventure Hazard Jeopardize Venture
Type of:Risk
tie or fasten to a stake
“stake your goat”
Type of:FastenSecureFix
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
Similar:Impale
Type of:Kill
place a bet on
Similar:Back Gage Game Punt
Type of:Wager BetPlay