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noun

ˈstāk How to pronounce stake (audio)
Definition of stakenext
1
as in interest
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return

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2
as in bet
the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event lost his entire stake with a single roll of the dice

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stake

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verb

1
as in to fund
to provide money for the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

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2
as in to bet
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election

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Recent Examples of stake
Noun
Cena’s transformation from the beloved face of WWE to a bitter antagonist has created a compelling narrative, and the buildup to WrestleMania is guaranteed to be full of drama, emotion, and personal stakes. — Russ Weakland, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025 Toho acquired a 25 percent stake in Fifth Season for $225 million in 2023. — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the third quarter, his 3-point play on a left-handed layup followed by that lefty jump hook on a roll down the lane staked the Cadets to their largest lead of the game at 46-25. — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 Khloé Kardashian and her sisters are staking their claims on Kris Jenner's belongings. — Julia Moore, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stake
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake
  1. interest
  2. bet
  3. fund
  4. put
  5. share
  6. wager
  7. finance
  8. subsidize
Noun
  • The actor, who has predominantly taken on serious roles throughout his career, expressed interest in expanding his repertoire.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Mantle Ridge’s stake will undoubtedly pique the interest of the market and increase turnout for the analyst day.
    — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of interest
Noun
  • Bitcoin’s narrative is shifting from speculative bet to portfolio diversifier Not long ago, Wall Street slammed Bitcoin as the biggest fad in history.
    — Dan Runkevicius, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Bloomberg | Getty Images China’s sovereign bond prices fell Monday, pushing yields to their highest levels this year, as investors trimmed holdings on bets that additional fiscal spending will boost growth and push back interest rate cuts.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of bet
Verb
  • Her position is funded through a philanthropic partnership with the R4 Foundation as part of the Crossroads Lab.
    — Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Large tax savings are the biggest drivers for business owners to fund a cash balance plan.
    — David Rae, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of fund
Verb
  • The person singing that song, as Marco put it the other day, is the song itself.
    — Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Some of those judges have ordered the Trump administration to put its plans on hold while legal proceedings move forward, sparking condemnations from the president's allies and threats of impeachment.
    — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of put
Noun
  • Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
    — Mark Cooper, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Musk, the world’s richest person, owns about 411 million shares of Tesla, or a 13% stake in the company.
    — Auzinea Bacon, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of share
Noun
  • The first comes in the form of a bet $5, get $150 bonus, while the other pays back up to $1,000 in bonus bets on losing first wagers.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The student assistant was fired for making wagers on Longhorns sporting events while the other two non-student athletes were given warnings and additional education on sports betting.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of wager
Verb
  • Ratepayers should not be forced to finance the political ambitions of corporations whose sole goal is to extract more money from them.
    — Susan Stevens Miller, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Watermark Media financed the feature, in association with QWGmire, AmorFortuna and Bespoke Production Capital.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of finance
Verb
  • The fastest way to Make America Healthy Again is to encourage balanced diets and stop subsidizing unhealthy food choices.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
  • China is subsidizing the production of fentanyl, maximum subsidy available in China to make the ingredients to kill Americans.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of subsidize

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