stake

²stake

verb

stakedstak·ing

Definition of STAKE

transitive verb

1

: to mark the limits of by or as if by stakes

2

: to tether to a stake

3

: bet, wager

4

: to fasten up or support (as plants) with stakes

5

: to back financially

6

: grubstake

— stake a claim

: to assert a title or right to something by or as if by placing stakes usually to satisfy a legal requirement

Examples of STAKE

1. She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over.
2. <the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money>

First Known Use of STAKE

14th century

Related to STAKE

Synonyms: bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, finance, subsidize, underwrite

Antonyms: defund

Related Words: grubstake; cofinance, refinance; advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, sponsor, support; maintain, nourish, provide (for); clear, defray, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand; refund

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