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stake

[steɪk]

stake Definition

  • 1a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support something, mark a boundary, or serve as a weapon
  • 2a sum of money or something valuable that is risked in a game or bet
  • 3a share or interest in a business, situation, or system

Using stake: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stake" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The tent was secured to the ground with stakes.

  • Example

    He put up a fence and marked the property line with stakes.

  • Example

    I have a lot at stake in this business deal.

  • Example

    She won a big stake in the poker game.

stake Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stake

Antonyms for stake

  • unstake

Idioms Using stake

  • to have a personal interest or investment in something

    Example

    As a shareholder, I have a stake in the company's success.

  • raise the stakes

    to increase the level of risk or reward in a situation

    Example

    By offering a higher salary, the company raised the stakes in the competition for top talent.

  • stakes are high

    the outcome of a situation is very important and could have serious consequences

    Example

    In this election, the stakes are high for both candidates.

Phrases with stake

  • in danger of being lost or harmed

    Example

    Their reputation is at stake if they don't deliver on their promises.

  • pull up stakes

    to leave a place or situation, especially suddenly or unexpectedly

    Example

    After the company went bankrupt, they had to pull up stakes and move to a new city.

  • to assert one's right to something, especially a piece of land or territory

    Example

    The settlers staked a claim to the land and started building their homes.

Origins of stake

from Old English 'staca', meaning 'post'

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Summary: stake in Brief

The term 'stake' [steɪk] refers to a strong wooden or metal post used to support something, mark a boundary, or serve as a weapon. It also denotes a sum of money or something valuable that is risked in a game or bet, or a share or interest in a business, situation, or system. The phrase 'at stake' implies danger of loss or harm, while 'pull up stakes' means to leave a place or situation. 'Stake a claim' means to assert one's right to something.

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