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stake

(st/eI/k )

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something(noun.possession)

Example:
A stake in the company's future.

Synonym:
interest

source: wordnet30
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)(noun.communication)

Example:
The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake.

Synonym:
post

source: wordnet30
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
the money risked on a gamble(noun.possession)

Synonym:
bet, stakes, wager

source: wordnet30
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc.(noun)

source: webster1913
A territorial division; -- called also stake of Zion.(noun)

source: webster1913

put at risk(verb.social)

Example:
I will stake my good reputation for this.

Synonym:
adventure, hazard, jeopardize, venture

source: wordnet30
place a bet on(verb.competition)

Synonym:
back, bet on, gage, game, punt

source: wordnet30
mark with a stake(verb.contact)

Example:
Stake out the path.

source: wordnet30
tie or fasten to a stake(verb.contact)

Example:
Stake your goat.

source: wordnet30
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole(verb.contact)

Synonym:
impale

source: wordnet30
To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants.(verb)

source: webster1913

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