(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; they have interests all over the world; a stake in the companys future
[ Syn: interest ]
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
[ Syn: post ]
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
the money risked on a gamble
a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
stake (n.)
put at risk; I will stake my good reputation for this
[ Syn: venture , hazard , adventure , jeopardize ]
place a bet on; Which horse are you backing?; Im betting on the new horse
mark with a stake; stake out the path
[ Syn: post ]
tie or fasten to a stake; stake your goat'
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; the enemies were impaled and left to die
[ Syn: impale ]