stake

1 of 2

noun

ˈstāk

: a pointed piece of wood or other material driven or to be driven into the ground as a marker or support

: a post to which a person is bound for execution by burning

: execution by burning at a stake

: something that is staked for gain or loss

: the prize in a contest

: an interest or share in an undertaking or enterprise

: a Mormon territorial jurisdiction comprising a group of wards

: grubstake

: stakes race

—usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction

stake

2 of 2

verb

staked; staking

transitive verb

: to mark the limits of by or as if by stakes

: to tether to a stake

: bet, wager

: to fasten up or support (something, such as a plant) with stakes

: to back financially

: grubstake

Example Sentences

Noun Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. a poker game with high stakes The stakes are too high. Verb She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over. the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Notice, first of all, that the larger public’s stake in this is nil, even if the misery of rail workers can be exaggerated.

Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 For a total of nearly $300 million, Tencent has also secured a 49.9 percent economic stake and 5 percent voting rights in Guillemot Brothers Limited.

Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 At Monday’s prices, Berkshire Hathaway’s remaining stake in the company is still worth about $6 billion.

Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 What’s more, buying out Comcast’s Hulu stake would not be cheap.

Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, is down for 5.5%, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has a 0.2% stake and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s share is 0.13% of the team, the source said.

Mike Ozanian, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls.

CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls.

Alan Fram, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Fielder’s main real-life stake is the one onscreen: making the show a success.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 July 2022

Verb

None of the photos have been verified by an official museum or historical society, but Kail believes in their authenticity enough to stake his two-year experience as a collector on them.

Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2022 How have these two retailers managed to stake their claim on a new post-COVID market that still struggles to find its new normal?

Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 On the other is Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), the younger brother of Viserys who also wants to stake a claim and who is viewed as an enemy by much of the king’s advisors, notably Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), the Hand of the King.

Jenna Guillaume, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 The emergency declaration has been in place since January 2020, and the latest renewal comes as the Omicron offshoot BA.5, the most contagious variant yet, continues to stake its claim in the US.

Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 15 July 2022 Each of them uses the camera to stake their claim on the culture.

Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 James, a Mobile native who earned a starting role with Oregon last season, is looking to stake his claim at a starting job in Auburn’s secondary this year.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2022 After some years, Novak contacted the landowner to stake his claim.

Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022 Similar ventures were popping up across Wall Street as banks, brokerages, and rogue traders looked to stake a claim in the bond market’s next iteration.

Declan Harty, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

stake 1 of 2

noun

ˈstāk

: a pointed piece (as of wood) that is driven into the ground as a marker or a support for something

tent stakes

A sign was nailed to a stake.

: a post to which a person is tied to be put to death by burning

: something that is put up to be won or lost in gambling

They play cards for high stakes.

: the prize in a contest

: share entry 1 sense 1, interest

She owns a stake in the business.

stake

2 of 2

verb

staked; staking

: bet entry 2 sense 1

I've staked my reputation on the new plan.

: to mark the limits of by stakes

They staked out the yard.

: to fasten or support (as plants) with stakes

: to give money to in order to help (as with a project)

单词	staking
释义	stake 1 of 2 noun ˈstāk 1 : a pointed piece of wood or other material driven or to be driven into the ground as a marker or support 2 a : a post to which a person is bound for execution by burning b : execution by burning at a stake 3 a : something that is staked for gain or loss b : the prize in a contest c : an interest or share in an undertaking or enterprise 4 : a Mormon territorial jurisdiction comprising a group of wards 5 : grubstake 6 : stakes race —usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction stake 2 of 2 verb staked; staking transitive verb 1 : to mark the limits of by or as if by stakes 2 : to tether to a stake 3 : bet, wager 4 : to fasten up or support (something, such as a plant) with stakes 5 : to back financially 6 : grubstake Phrases at stake : at issue : in jeopardy stake a claim : to assert a title or right to something by or as if by placing stakes usually to satisfy a legal requirement Synonyms Noun claim interest share Verb bankroll capitalize endow finance fund subsidize underwrite See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. a poker game with high stakes The stakes are too high. Verb She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over. the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money Recent Examples on the Web Noun Notice, first of all, that the larger public’s stake in this is nil, even if the misery of rail workers can be exaggerated. Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 For a total of nearly $300 million, Tencent has also secured a 49.9 percent economic stake and 5 percent voting rights in Guillemot Brothers Limited. Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 At Monday’s prices, Berkshire Hathaway’s remaining stake in the company is still worth about $6 billion. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 What’s more, buying out Comcast’s Hulu stake would not be cheap. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, is down for 5.5%, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has a 0.2% stake and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s share is 0.13% of the team, the source said. Mike Ozanian, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls. Alan Fram, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Fielder’s main real-life stake is the one onscreen: making the show a success. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 July 2022 Verb None of the photos have been verified by an official museum or historical society, but Kail believes in their authenticity enough to stake his two-year experience as a collector on them. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2022 How have these two retailers managed to stake their claim on a new post-COVID market that still struggles to find its new normal? Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 On the other is Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), the younger brother of Viserys who also wants to stake a claim and who is viewed as an enemy by much of the king’s advisors, notably Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), the Hand of the King. Jenna Guillaume, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 The emergency declaration has been in place since January 2020, and the latest renewal comes as the Omicron offshoot BA.5, the most contagious variant yet, continues to stake its claim in the US. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 15 July 2022 Each of them uses the camera to stake their claim on the culture. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 James, a Mobile native who earned a starting role with Oregon last season, is looking to stake his claim at a starting job in Auburn’s secondary this year. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2022 After some years, Novak contacted the landowner to stake his claim. Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022 Similar ventures were popping up across Wall Street as banks, brokerages, and rogue traders looked to stake a claim in the bond market’s next iteration. Declan Harty, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, from Old English staca; akin to Middle Low German stake pole, and perhaps to Latin tignum beam First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing stake go to the stake for/over stake a claim stake truck stake out stake one's life on (something) stake body would/will bet/stake one's life on the stake at stake go to the stake for/over stake a claim stake truck stake out stake one's life on (something) stake body would/will bet/stake one's life on the stake at stake See More Kids Definition stake 1 of 2 noun ˈstāk 1 : a pointed piece (as of wood) that is driven into the ground as a marker or a support for something tent stakes A sign was nailed to a stake. 2 : a post to which a person is tied to be put to death by burning 3 : something that is put up to be won or lost in gambling They play cards for high stakes. 4 : the prize in a contest 5 : share entry 1 sense 1, interest She owns a stake in the business. stake 2 of 2 verb staked; staking 1 : bet entry 2 sense 1 I've staked my reputation on the new plan. 2 : to mark the limits of by stakes They staked out the yard. 3 : to fasten or support (as plants) with stakes 4 : to give money to in order to help (as with a project) Legal Definition stake noun 1 : the subject matter (as property or an obligation) of an interpleader 2 : an interest or share in an especially commercial undertaking staking verb present participle of stake 1 as in funding to provide money for the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance funding financing subsidizing capitalizing supporting bankrolling underwriting endowing endorsing backing maintaining sponsoring advocating aiding standing championing paying footing grubstaking liquidating settling refinancing refunding indorsing clearing defraying nourishing paying off recompensing paying up cofinancing patronizing discharging quitting co-financing springing (for) providing (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms defunding 2 as in putting to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election Synonyms & Similar Words putting betting wagering laying gambling playing offering going venturing chancing bidding speculating jeopardizing endangering hazarding imperiling imperilling adventuring
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stake

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