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A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support a plant, form part of a fence, mark a boundary, etc
“Use a plumb bob and chalk to transfer each mark from the string to the ground, and drive a stake to mark the center of each post position.”
A sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture
“The stakes were high, but that's how I like them.”
A share or interest in a business, situation, or system
“Those who do have a stake in the current system - the teachers' union, for example - point to the schools' bad condition as a reason for the government to appropriate more money.”
Prize money, especially in horse racing
“They are racing for record stakes this year.”
A situation involving competition in a specified area
“Hats dominate the fashion stakes with racegoers.”
A guess, attempt, or choice made with little or no evidence or knowledge
A gift
A sum payable as a first instalment on the purchase of something or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later
A thin, pointed piece of metal, wood, or another rigid material
A part or portion of something which is allotted to someone
The act or process of subsidizing
A territorial subdivision of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints consisting of several wards and, possibly, branches
A structure that complements or supplements something else
A sum of money saved for the future
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or some of which are subsequently drawn at random, the holder or holders of such tickets winning a prize
A section or stage of a journey or process
Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
A short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow
Financial retribution, payment of claim
A matter of interest or importance
To gamble (money or something else of value) on the outcome of a game or race
“Still I'm thankful that I can pick and choose gigs, just playing for enjoyment and spare cash rather than having to stake my living on it.”
To support (a plant) with a stake or stakes
“And stake young trees, especially bare-root trees and evergreens, to fortify them against strong winds.”
Put on record
“British governments staked their claim to disputed areas by formalizing imperial control.”
To champion or foster a cause
To give as security on a loan
To be sure of something
To have on offer, or available, as a resource
To hand over as payment
(treat to) To pay the bill for someone else
To endow with a quality, ability, or asset
To allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned
Have the courage to do something
To give or award something to someone
To promise or make certain
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