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stake

 

[ steɪk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

financial

A financial interest or involvement in an enterprise, especially in hope of gain.

Synonyms

interest, investment, share

Examples of usage

  • He has a stake in the success of the company.
  • She decided to buy some shares and take a stake in the business.
Context #2 | Noun

gambling

A sum of money or something else of value gambled on the outcome of a risky game or venture.

Synonyms

bet, risk, wager

Examples of usage

  • He placed a high stake on the blackjack table.
  • The poker players raised the stakes in the final round.
Context #3 | Verb

claim

To claim as one's own.

Synonyms

assert, assert, declare

Examples of usage

  • He staked his claim to the land by putting up a fence.
  • The explorer staked his discovery by planting a flag.

Translations

Translations of the word "stake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 estaca

🇮🇳 दांव

🇩🇪 Pfahl

🇮🇩 taruhan

🇺🇦 кілок

🇵🇱 kołek

🇯🇵 賭け金 (kakekin)

🇫🇷 pieu

🇪🇸 estaca

🇹🇷 kazık

🇰🇷 말뚝 (maltuk)

🇸🇦 رهان

🇨🇿 kůl

🇸🇰 kolík

🇨🇳 赌注 (dǔzhù)

🇸🇮 količek

🇮🇸 staur

🇰🇿 қазық

🇬🇪 წილი

🇦🇿 qazıq

🇲🇽 estaca

Etymology

The word 'stake' originated from the Old English 'staca' meaning a strong stick or post, often used to mark boundaries or secure something. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a financial interest or involvement in a venture, as well as a sum of money gambled on a risky venture. The verb form 'stake' has roots in the idea of marking or claiming something as one's own, often with a physical marker like a stake or flag.

See also: stakeholder, staking.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,655 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.