1. a pointed wooden or metal post driven into the ground
2. money or something valuable risked in a bet or investment
3. a share or interest in a business or situation

1. to risk money or something valuable on the outcome of something
2. to support or secure with stakes
3. to claim or mark territory or a position

Examples

• She drove a wooden stake into the ground to mark the property line.
• The vampire hunter carried a sharp stake made of ash wood.
• He decided to stake his entire savings on the new business venture.
• The company has a major stake in the oil industry.
• I’m willing to stake my reputation on this project’s success.
• The gardener staked the young tomato plants to help them grow straight.
• The prospector staked his claim to the gold mine.
• She staked out a good spot near the stage before the concert began.