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stake

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. stake (noun)
  2. stake (verb)
  3. sweepstakes (noun plural)

stake

noun

Definition of STAKE

1
a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something <if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return>
Synonyms claim, share, stake
2
the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event <lost his entire stake with a single roll of the dice>
Synonyms stake, wager
Related Words collateral; handle, jackpot, kitty, pool, pot

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