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stake

noun, verb

/steɪk/

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

He has a major stake in the new company.

at stake

share, investment, risk, interest, bet

security, certainty, safety

stake in, at stake, high stakes, stake money

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

expressing future tense or intention; a legal document

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

to change from one thing to another or to turn something on or off

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

As a noun: a planned task or assignment. As a verb: to plan, estimate, or extend something outward.