stake

Meanings

• (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
  • "a stake in the company's future"
• a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
  • "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
• instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
• the money risked on a gamble
• a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
• put at risk
  • "I will stake my good reputation for this"
• place a bet on
• mark with a stake
  • "stake out the path"
• tie or fasten to a stake
  • "stake your goat"
• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

Synonyms

adventure, back, bet, bet on, gage, game, hazard, impale, interest, jeopardize, post, punt, stakes, venture, wager