substantiv
instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burningsubstantiv
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"
"the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
substantiv
(law) a right or legal share of somethinga financial involvement with something
"they have interests all over the world"
"a stake in the company''s future"
"a stake in the company''s future"
substantiv
the money risked on a gambleverb
place a bet on"Which horse are you backing?"
"I''m betting on the new horse"
"I''m betting on the new horse"
verb
kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole"the enemies were impaled and left to die"
verb
mark with a stake"stake out the path"
verb
tie or fasten to a stake"stake your goat"
verb
put at risk"I will stake my good reputation for this"
Sinonime:
(substantiv) bet, interest, post, wager
(verb) adventure, back, gage, game, hazard, impale, jeopardize, punt, venture