“stake”

Definitions

• noun

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

  Synonyms: interest, derby, kreis, allotment, allowance, angel, ante, archbishopric, archdiocese, arrondissement, ax, back

  • Example:“They have interests all over the world.”
  • Example:“a stake in the company's future”

• noun

  a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

  Synonyms: post

  • Example:“A pair of posts marked the goal.”
  • Example:“The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake.”

• noun

  instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

• noun

  the money risked on a gamble

  Synonyms: stakes, bet, wager

• noun

  a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

• verb

  put at risk

  Synonyms: venture, hazard, adventure, jeopardize

  • Example:“I will stake my good reputation for this.”