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stake2

 
pronunciation:
steIk
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
phrases:
at stake
features:
Homophone Note
part of speech: noun
definition 1: one's economic or emotional share or interest in something.
synonyms:
interest, investment, portion, share, stock
similar words:
venture
definition 2: (often pl.) that which is given to the winner of a competition; purse.
synonyms:
jackpot, pot, prize, purse
definition 3: (often pl.) anything valuable that can be won or lost.
The stakes in this election are very high.
synonyms:
payoff, reward
definition 4: a bet, as in a card game or horse race.
synonyms:
bet, wager
phrase: at stake
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: stakes, staking, staked
definition 1: to take the chance of losing; risk.
I staked all my money on that horse.
synonyms:
hazard, pawn, risk, venture, wager
similar words:
bet, chance, lay, speculate
definition 2: to give money or supplies to (someone) for some specific purpose; finance; grubstake.
synonyms:
back, bankroll, finance, subsidize, underwrite
similar words:
capitalize, grubstake, sponsor, support
Homophone Note
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