stake /steɪk/
1. (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"
2. 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"
3. instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
synset: stake
4. the money risked on a gamble
synset: stake, stakes, bet, wager
5. a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
synset: stake
1. put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
synset: venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize
2. place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
synset: bet_on, back, gage, stake, game, punt
3. mark with a stake; "stake out the path"
4. tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat"
synset: stake
5. kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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