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Meaning of
stake
in English
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Plural
stakes
Past Tense
staked
Participle Verb
staking
Third Person Singular
stakes
Definitions
Noun
a
share
in
a
business
or
situation
;
investment
an
amount
wagered
;
a
risk
or
pledge
a
pointed
stick
for
marking
or
support
The
gardener
used
a
stake
to
support
the
young
tree
.
a
metal
tool
for
shaping
;
punching
holes
The
carpenter
used
a
stake
to
punch
holes
in
the
leather
.
a
rod
to
secure
goods
in
transit
;
prevent
shifting
The
company
will
stake
the
shipment
to
prevent
damage
during
transport
.
Verb
to
fund
someone's
activity
;
business
venture
The
investor
decided
to
stake
the
startup
with
a
significant
amount
of
money
.
to
risk
something
on
a
outcome
;
competition
The
gambler
decided
to
stake
his
fortune
on
the
final
game
.
to
secure
or
defend
with
stakes
The
farmer
will
stake
the
fence
to
prevent
the
animals
from
escaping
.
Compounds / Phrases
stakeout
stakeouts
stakeholders
grubstakes
stakeholdings
sweepstake
