Synonyms for

Stake

Verb / steɪk / Another word for stake — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a pointed stick or post that is driven into the ground as a marker or support

Synonyms & similar words

post wager interest impale hazard gage punt beton stakes adventure back jeopardize game venture bet peg post pole stick picket stanchion standard support prop brace stay bar rod shaft spike nail pin spear lance bayonet

Synonyms by register

Formal

interest concern involvement participation

Informal

bet wager gamble chance

Literary

pledge venture risk

Antonyms

disinterest detachment indifference passivity acquiescence

Common collocations

  • high stakes
  • at stake
  • raise the stakes
  • lower the stakes
  • stake a claim
  • stake out
  • stake a position

Word family

noun stake
verb stake

Usage note

The word 'stake' can refer to a financial interest or a post driven into the ground. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I need a stake to hold up this tomato plant.
  2. The cowboys used stakes to mark the boundaries of their campsite.
  3. He hammered the stake into the ground to secure the fence.
  4. She won the race by a stake.
  5. The vampire was killed by a stake through the heart.

Quotes

  • The stake that sticks out gets hammered down. - Japanese Proverb
  • When the stakes are high, the gamesmanship is reduced. - Harold MacMillan
  • The stakes are too high to waste time on things that don't matter. - Brian Tracy

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