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English to English noun
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(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something |  | Example: they have interests all over the world
a stake in the company's future
source: wordnet30
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a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track) | | Example: a pair of posts marked the goal
the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake
source: wordnet30
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instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning | | source: wordnet30
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the money risked on a gamble | | source: wordnet30
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a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground | | source: wordnet30
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A piece of wood, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a support or stay; as, a stake to support vines, fences, hedges, etc. | | source: webster1913
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A territorial division; -- called also stake of Zion. | | source: webster1913 verb
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put at risk | | Example: I will stake my good reputation for this
source: wordnet30
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place a bet on | | Example: Which horse are you backing?
I'm betting on the new horse
source: wordnet30
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mark with a stake | | Example: stake out the path
source: wordnet30
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tie or fasten to a stake | | Example: stake your goat
source: wordnet30
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kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole | | Example: the enemies were impaled and left to die
source: wordnet30
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To fasten, support, or defend with stakes; as, to stake vines or plants. | | source: webster1913
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