Stake (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Synonyms

• Game
• Punt
• Back
• Gage
• Bet On

Hypernyms

• Wager
• Play
• Bet

Hyponyms

• Double Up
• Parlay
• Ante

Related Words

• Stake (noun)

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Impale

Hypernyms

• Kill

Related Words

• Stake (noun)

Meaning ³

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Hypernyms

• Secure
• Fix

Related Words

• Stake (noun)

Meaning ⁴

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

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Venture
• Adventure
• Jeopardize
• Hazard

Hypernyms

• Lay On The Line
• Risk
• Put On The Line

Related Words

• Stake (noun)

Meaning ⁵

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

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Post

Related Words

• Stake (noun)