stake - noun

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

the money risked on a gamble

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

stake - verb

• put at risk
• place a bet on
• mark with a stake
• tie or fasten to a stake
• kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

stake - thesaurus

adventure   back   bet   gage   game   hazard   impale   interest   jeopardize   post   punt   stakes   venture   wager