Stake (Verb)
Meaning 1
Place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse".
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Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 2
Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Mark with a stake; "stake out the path".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.