STAKE — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
stake
Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning.
A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track).
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- A pair of posts marked the goal.
- The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake.
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something.
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- They have interests all over the world.
- A stake in the company's future.
The money risked on a gamble.
Place a bet on.
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- Which horse are you backing?
- I'm betting on the new horse.
Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole.
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- The enemies were impaled and left to die.
Mark with a stake.
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- Stake out the path.
Tie or fasten to a stake.
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- Stake your goat.
Put at risk.
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- I will stake my good reputation for this.
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