Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Stake.
How to pronounce stake:
US
Stake - as a noun
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
Example: "They have interests all over the world"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
interest8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
part6percentage15portion9share8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)
Example: "A pair of posts marked the goal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
post6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual signalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
The money risked on a gamble
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bet5stakes10wager9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gamble11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground
Stake - as a verb
Put at risk
Example: "I will stake my good reputation for this"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adventure13hazard19jeopardize29venture10Place a bet on
Example: "Which horse are you backing?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back12bet ongage6game7punt6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bet5play9wager9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Tie or fasten to a stake
Example: "Stake your goat"
Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole
Example: "The enemies were impaled and left to die"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impale10Example Sentences
"She hammered a stake into the ground to hold up the tent."
"The vampire hunter plunged a wooden stake through the vampire's heart."
"The company has a financial stake in the success of the project."
"The politician has a personal stake in the outcome of the election."
"The farmer put stakes around the field to mark the boundaries."
Word Game Points
Is STAKE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stake is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STAKE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STAKE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stake is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTAKE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is STAKE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stake is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTAKE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
