Dictionary Check: stake

"stake" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 9 points

Definition

noun

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

Example: "they have interests all over the world"
Synonyms:
noun

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"
Synonyms:
noun

instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

noun

the money risked on a gamble

Synonyms:
noun

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

verb

put at risk

Example: "I will stake my good reputation for this"

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