stake

phonetic symbol: / stéɪk / 

stake - English Dictionary

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

[ noun ]
■ instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

[ noun ]
■ a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
e.g.)
・the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
post

[ noun ]
■ (law) a right or legal share of something
■ a financial involvement with something
e.g.)
・a stake in the company's future
interest

[ noun ]
■ the money risked on a gamble
bet , stakes , wager

[ verb ]
■ place a bet on
back , bet on , gage , game , punt

[ verb ]
■ kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
impale

[ verb ]
■ mark with a stake
e.g.)
・stake out the path
post

[ verb ]
■ tie or fasten to a stake
e.g.)
・stake your goat

[ verb ]
■ put at risk
e.g.)
・I will stake my good reputation for this
adventure , hazard , jeopardize , venture

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