STAKE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

stake 1 of 2

noun

ˈstāk

Definition of stake

as in interest

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

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as in bet

the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event lost his entire stake with a single roll of the dice

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stake

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verb

as in to fund

to provide money for the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

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defund

as in to bet

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election

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Recent Examples of stake

Noun

Renewed for a third season, the thriller will continue to expand the high-stakes world of its lead character, building on its storytelling and performances. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Those firms took ownership stakes in sports teams — football club AC Milan and the NFL’s Denver Broncos — and thus couldn’t own a stake in a sports talent representation firm. — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Verb

This helped doom American entry into the League of Nations, the project Wilson had staked his name upon. — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026 The Classic, on the other hand, saves weight by omitting the zipper and using an overlapping design that requires staking into place via the guy line. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stake

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stake

Noun

Holmes has served as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), or someone appointed by a judge to act in the best interest of children who’ve experienced abuse or neglect.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Ken Richter, vineyard manager for Brutocao Family Vineyards in Mendocino County’s Hopland, is honest about his interest in agave.

— Lizzie Kane July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of interest

Noun

In their quest for Champions League qualification back then, Villa took a bet on Rashford providing an immediate impact, with senior figures stating that his salary — Villa covered 80 per cent of it — was double that of their next highest earner.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Forget lavish hotels and party spaces, the fix the city previously banked on, but which has proven a losing bet.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of bet

Verb

That move enabled Venezuela this month to secure $346 million from its own reserve resources to fund reconstruction efforts.

— German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
As a public benefit corporation, PayJoy funds loans through its Asset Fund, prioritizing customer well-being by providing crucial financial access beyond conventional banking.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of fund

Verb

Supporters highlight the other types of revenue data centers bring in and credit the incentive with helping Texas become a leader in the industry, but opponents say the tax break is unnecessary and puts business over people.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Willow pinned Thekla and Skye Blue put Thekla’s foot on the rope.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of put

Noun

Data-center demand rose from around 40% of global DRAM demand last year to more than half this year, according to Bulk, who expects that share to increase further.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 July 2026
Watch adjusted settlement volume, velocity, and the payments share of total movement.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of share

Noun

Sorare sits in the middle, its officially licensed player cards carrying real money exposure through the trading market even without a direct wager on a final score.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Less than two years ago, prediction markets were not allowed to offer wagers on sports games.

— Nathaniel Popper, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Definition of wager

Verb

Meta is looking to finance its $12 billion Texas data center with pricing expected to be finalized early next week, according to a source familiar with the talks, who asked not to be named in order to discuss the company’s plans.

— Seema Mody, CNBC, 24 July 2026
Abbott’s office says the tax credits will help finance the development or rehabilitation of 70 rental properties, and offer reduced rent.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of finance

Verb

Until now, bakers have used premium cheese, za’atar, and ghee versions of the bread to subsidize the price of the plain ones.

— Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Expand utility moratoriums and subsidize cooling costs during heat emergencies to prevent preventable deaths tied to power loss or inability to afford AC.

— Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of subsidize

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