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单词 stakes
释义

stake

1 of 2

noun

ˈstāk How to pronounce stake (audio)
1
: a pointed piece of wood or other material driven or to be driven into the ground as a marker or support
2
a
: a post to which a person is bound for execution by burning
b
: execution by burning at a stake
3
a
: something that is staked for gain or loss
b
: the prize in a contest
c
: an interest or share in an undertaking or enterprise
4
: a Mormon territorial jurisdiction comprising a group of wards
5
: grubstake
6
: stakes race
usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction

stake

2 of 2

verb

staked; staking

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 (something, such as a plant) with stakes
5
: to back financially
6
: grubstake
Phrases
at stake
: at issue : in jeopardy
stake a claim
: to assert a title or right to something by or as if by placing stakes usually to satisfy a legal requirement

Synonyms

Noun

  • claim
  • interest
  • share

Verb

  • bankroll
  • capitalize
  • endow
  • finance
  • fund
  • subsidize
  • underwrite
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. a poker game with high stakes The stakes are too high. Verb She staked the tomatoes to keep them from falling over. the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Notice, first of all, that the larger public’s stake in this is nil, even if the misery of rail workers can be exaggerated. Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 For a total of nearly $300 million, Tencent has also secured a 49.9 percent economic stake and 5 percent voting rights in Guillemot Brothers Limited. Jonathan Lee, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 At Monday’s prices, Berkshire Hathaway’s remaining stake in the company is still worth about $6 billion. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 What’s more, buying out Comcast’s Hulu stake would not be cheap. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 Aug. 2022 Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, is down for 5.5%, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has a 0.2% stake and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s share is 0.13% of the team, the source said. Mike Ozanian, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 This time, with their far larger economic legislation at stake and elections approaching, Democrats rallied against the border controls. Alan Fram, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2022 Fielder’s main real-life stake is the one onscreen: making the show a success. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 30 July 2022
Verb
None of the photos have been verified by an official museum or historical society, but Kail believes in their authenticity enough to stake his two-year experience as a collector on them. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2022 How have these two retailers managed to stake their claim on a new post-COVID market that still struggles to find its new normal? Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 On the other is Prince Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith), the younger brother of Viserys who also wants to stake a claim and who is viewed as an enemy by much of the king’s advisors, notably Otto Hightower (Rhys Ifans), the Hand of the King. Jenna Guillaume, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2022 The emergency declaration has been in place since January 2020, and the latest renewal comes as the Omicron offshoot BA.5, the most contagious variant yet, continues to stake its claim in the US. Deidre Mcphillips, CNN, 15 July 2022 Each of them uses the camera to stake their claim on the culture. Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 James, a Mobile native who earned a starting role with Oregon last season, is looking to stake his claim at a starting job in Auburn’s secondary this year. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 8 Apr. 2022 After some years, Novak contacted the landowner to stake his claim. Ellen Ruppel Shell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2022 Similar ventures were popping up across Wall Street as banks, brokerages, and rogue traders looked to stake a claim in the bond market’s next iteration. Declan Harty, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Old English staca; akin to Middle Low German stake pole, and perhaps to Latin tignum beam

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stake 1 of 2

noun

ˈstāk How to pronounce stake (audio)
1
: a pointed piece (as of wood) that is driven into the ground as a marker or a support for something
tent stakes
A sign was nailed to a stake.
2
: a post to which a person is tied to be put to death by burning
3
: something that is put up to be won or lost in gambling
They play cards for high stakes.
4
: the prize in a contest
5
: share entry 1 sense 1, interest
She owns a stake in the business.

stake

2 of 2

verb

staked; staking
1
: bet entry 2 sense 1
I've staked my reputation on the new plan.
2
: to mark the limits of by stakes
They staked out the yard.
3
: to fasten or support (as plants) with stakes
4
: to give money to in order to help (as with a project)

Legal Definition

stake

noun

1
: the subject matter (as property or an obligation) of an interpleader
2
: an interest or share in an especially commercial undertaking

stakes 1 of 2

noun

plural of stake
1
as in interests
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

Relevance
  • interests
  • shares
  • claims
  • partnerships
  • parts
  • ownerships
  • possessions
  • titles
  • co-ownerships
2
as in bets
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

  • bets
  • wagers
  • pools
  • handles
  • pots
  • collaterals
  • jackpots
  • kitties

stakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stake
1
as in funds
to provide money for the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • funds
  • finances
  • bankrolls
  • subsidizes
  • underwrites
  • sponsors
  • supports
  • backs
  • capitalizes
  • grubstakes
  • endows
  • aids
  • champions
  • advocates
  • pays
  • stands
  • endorses
  • maintains
  • refinances
  • pays off
  • defrays
  • recompenses
  • foots
  • refunds
  • pays up
  • cofinances
  • indorses
  • patronizes
  • liquidates
  • settles
  • nourishes
  • discharges
  • springs (for)
  • quits
  • provides (for)
  • clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • defunds
2
as in wagers
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

  • bets
  • wagers
  • puts
  • plays
  • gambles
  • offers
  • bids
  • lays
  • goes
  • chances
  • ventures
  • hazards
  • adventures
  • speculates
  • jeopardizes
  • imperils
  • endangers
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