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Stake (Verb)

Mark with a stake; "stake out the path".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

We used small flags to stake out the path for the marathon runners.
To create a visible boundary, land surveyors will often use wooden stakes and string to mark the property lines.
Pioneers would stake out their land claims to establish the boundaries of their new homesteads.
Teams of workmen carefully staked out the course for the upcoming bicycle competition.
Archaeologists carefully staked out a grid pattern to aid in their excavation of the ancient site.

Put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

I will stake my life savings on the success of this business venture.
She staked her entire career on getting this project right.
He staked everything he owned on that one stock and lost it all.
I will stake my professional integrity on the fact that this report is accurate.
They staked their future on the success of their startup company.

Place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The gambler decided to stake a large amount of money on the underdog team in the finals.
We're staking our reputation on the success of this new product launch.
I'm going to stake my money on the home team to win the championship.
The investors are staking millions on the new technology being a hit in the market.
She staked her entire savings on a winning lottery ticket.

Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The terrified villagers were forced to watch as the ruthless invaders prepared to stake them to the ground.
In a fit of rage, the brutal warlord ordered his soldiers to stake the captured rebels outside the city walls.
Legend has it that the legendary vampire hunter would stake his undead victims through the heart to ensure their destruction.
The medieval torturers used various methods to inflict pain, including staking the victims to a post or wall.
The ancient barbarian tribe had a gruesome tradition of staking their enemies to the ground as a warning to others.

Tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Tie the horse to a stake in the corner of the corral to prevent it from running away.
She carefully picks a spot to stake her tent, making sure the ground is level.
Stake the tree to the fence to provide support until its roots grow deeper.
The farmer will stake the chicken coop to prevent predators from digging underneath.
To create a straight line of plants, begin by staking the first seedling and using a piece of string.