stake meaning and definition

STAKE noun

Definition of stake (noun)

1. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
   • "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"
   • synonyms: interest
2. a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
   • "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
   • synonyms: post
3. instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. the money risked on a gamble
   • synonyms: bet, stakes, wager
5. a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

STAKE verb

Definition of stake (verb)

1. put at risk
   • "I will stake my good reputation for this"
   • synonyms: adventure, hazard, jeopardize, venture
2. place a bet on
   • "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
   • synonyms: back, bet on, gage, game, punt
3. mark with a stake
   • "stake out the path"
   • synonyms: post
4. tie or fasten to a stake
   • "stake your goat"
5. kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
   • "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
   • synonyms: impale