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The risk(s) associated with an action or venture
“Menasha's approach provides a good case study in how to communicate when trust is low, the stakes are high, and everyone has to change.”
A prize or reward that can be won or attained
“Big stakes are up for grabs at Diamonds Day, and the horses are at the peak of their form.”
A situation involving competition in a specified area
“Hats dominate the fashion stakes with racegoers.”
A common fund into which all contributors pay and from which financial backing is provided
A person's financial resources
A barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area
Plural for a solid wooden or metal post with a point at one end
“Use a plumb bob and chalk to transfer each mark from the string to the ground, and drive a stake to mark the center of each post position.”
Plural for a share or interest in a business, situation, or system
“I believe that every director should have a significant stake in the company of which he is a director.”
Plural for money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture
“Germany has certainly placed a big stake on the success of the submarine campaign.”
Plural for a (typically monetary) prize won in a competition
“America's skipper and Commodore of the NYYC posted a notice challenging any vessel in the Royal Yacht Squadron to a further race for a generous prize stake.”
Plural for a risky attempt or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge
Plural for a stick or a staff
Plural for a gift
Plural for a thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or other rigid material
Plural for a sum payable as a first installment or pledge on a purchase or contract
Plural for a part or portion of something which is allotted to someone
Plural for a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets drawn at random for a prize
Plural for a territorial subdivision of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consisting of several wards and, possibly, branches
Plural for a section or stage of a journey or process
Plural for a short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow
Plural for one's input or involvement on a given matter
Plural for a matter of interest or importance
To furnish with, or cause to be present
To gamble on the outcome of a game, race or event
“Would he stake his house on the Government implementing changes recommended by the Assembly?”
To (financially) invest in a venture
“The heavy costs of examination and valuation tends to make the capitalist unwilling to stake the venture.”
To support with a stake or stakes, especially a plant
“Stake young trees, especially bare-root trees and evergreens, to fortify them against strong winds.”
To assert one's right or claim to something
“They went on horseback, by wagon, and on foot, eager to stake their claim to a piece of the promised land.”
To give as security on a loan
To take a risk, with the potential of a loss or positive outcome
To lend money to someone, on the condition that it or its equivalent is returned
To be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious
To hand over as payment
(treat to) To pay the bill for someone else
To give or award something to someone
To promise or make certain of a given outcome
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