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To have furnished with, or caused to be present
Past tense for to gamble on the outcome of a game, race or event
“Would he stake his house on the Government implementing changes recommended by the Assembly?”
Past tense for to (financially) invest in a venture
“The heavy costs of examination and valuation tends to make the capitalist unwilling to stake the venture.”
Past tense for to support with a stake or stakes, especially a plant
“Stake young trees, especially bare-root trees and evergreens, to fortify them against strong winds.”
Past tense for to assert one's right or claim to something
“They went on horseback, by wagon, and on foot, eager to stake their claim to a piece of the promised land.”
Past tense for to take a risk, with the potential of a loss or positive outcome
Past tense for to give as security on a loan
Past tense for to be sure of something
Past tense for to be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious
Past tense for to hand over as payment
(treat to) Past tense for to pay the bill for someone else
Past tense for to allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned
Past tense for to give or award something to someone
Past tense for to promise or make certain of a given outcome
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