Synonyms of stake

stake 1 of 2

noun

ˈstāk 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interest
• share
• claim
• ownership
• partnership
• part
• possession
• title
• co-ownership

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bet
• wager
• pool
• collateral
• handle
• pot
• kitty
• jackpot

stake

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verb

1

as in to fund

to provide money for

the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fund
• finance
• subsidize
• underwrite
• support
• capitalize
• bankroll
• endow
• sponsor
• back
• maintain
• endorse
• aid
• advocate
• stand
• pay
• grubstake
• pay off
• refinance
• champion
• provide (for)
• pay up
• foot
• liquidate
• patronize
• defray
• refund
• settle
• spring (for)
• recompense
• nourish
• cofinance
• quit
• discharge
• clear

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defund

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bet
• put
• wager
• lay
• play
• gamble
• offer
• go
• bid
• venture
• speculate
• jeopardize
• adventure
• chance
• endanger
• hazard
• imperil

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stake

Noun

The notion is that only those with a real stake in the dispute, not a generalized grievance, have the right to a hearing. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026

Overall, critics voiced concern over giving outside investors a long-term stake in some of FIFA’s most valuable commercial assets and the influence that might give them over the world’s largest sporting event. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Verb

Target is already staking its claim with a large array of emerging grooming brands in all stores plus high-end gear like Uppababy, Doona and Stokke in 200 Baby Boutiques. — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

It was built across the decade that followed in journals, boardrooms and the offices of clinicians who staked their credibility on a better approach. — Erez Meltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026