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Present participle for to gamble on the outcome of a game, race or event
“Would he stake his house on the Government implementing changes recommended by the Assembly?”
Present participle for to (financially) invest in a venture
“The heavy costs of examination and valuation tends to make the capitalist unwilling to stake the venture.”
Present participle for to support with a stake or stakes, especially a plant
“Stake young trees, especially bare-root trees and evergreens, to fortify them against strong winds.”
Present participle for to assert one's right or claim to something
“They went on horseback, by wagon, and on foot, eager to stake their claim to a piece of the promised land.”
Present participle for to give as security on a loan
Present participle for to take a risk, with the potential of a loss or positive outcome
Present participle for to lend money to someone, on the condition that it or its equivalent is returned
Present participle for to be bold or daring enough to do something risky or audacious
Present participle for to have on offer, or available, as a resource
Present participle for to hand over as payment
(treat to) Present participle for to pay the bill for someone else
Present participle for to give or award something to someone
Present participle for to promise or make certain of a given outcome
The act of placing a bet or wager on something
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