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stake [n]

1)	(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"

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part jurisprudence grubstake controlling_interest insurable_interest vested_interest security_interest terminable_interest undivided_interest fee equity reversion right

2)	a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"

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visual_signal post starting_post winning_post

3)	instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

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instrument_of_execution impale

4)	the money risked on a gamble

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bet stakes wager

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gamble pool bet back adventure jackpot ante kitty

stake [v]

1)	put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"

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adventure hazard jeopardize venture

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lay_on_the_line hazard bet adventure adventurer speculation venture

2)	place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"

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back bet_on gage game punt

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bet better gambling bet ante double_up

3)	mark with a stake; "stake out the path"

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mark post post

4)	tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat"

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5)	kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"

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kill pierce impalement

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