Stake - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the money risked on a gamble (syn: bet, wager)
- a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
verb
- mark with a stake (syn: post)
Extra examples
Joan of Arc was burned at the stake.
The stakes are too high.
We found the garden completely fenced with stout stakes.
They were playing for high stakes.
Foolishly, he staked all his possessions on the result of the card game.
He holds a 51% stake in the firm.
For a dollar stake, you can win up to $1,000,000.
Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart.
Kevin is staking his reputation on the success of the project.
Jim staked his whole fortune on one card game.
Young trees have to be staked.
A corner of the field has been staked off.
Joan died at the stake
The government has cut its stake in the firm to 72% from 100%.
I will stake my good reputation for this.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: stake
he/she/it: stakes
present participle: staking
past tense: staked
past participle: staked
singular: stake
plural: stakes
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