stake a claim

phrase

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

They staked a claim to the land.

—often used figuratively

With a strong showing in the early rounds, she has staked her claim as one of the favorites to win.

Examples of stake a claim in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Replacing the 1960s era Union Carbide Building, the tower has come to the fore not just for its scale and sustainable features, but also for the design language shaping its interiors — a story in which Italy’s Molteni Group is now staking a claim. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for stake a claim

• acclaim
• aflame
• airframe
• ballgame
• became
• declaim
• defame
• disclaim
• doorframe
• exclaim
• inflame
• mainframe