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Stake
01
an amount of money invested in a business
02
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
03
a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
04
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
05
the amount of money or other valuable asset that a player risks or wagers on a particular bet or game
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a share or part in a business, system, etc. that may yield money
to stake
01
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
02
place a bet on
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put at risk
04
mark with a stake
05
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
Example
The university endowment's holding includes stakes in private equity and venture capital funds.
The surveyor used stakes to mark the corners of the property.
The gardener planted stakes around the fragile saplings to protect them from strong winds.
The investor demanded a stake in the business for their financial contribution.
The farmer sank wooden stakes into the earth to mark the boundaries of the field.
