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Vocabulary Entry
stakes
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A stake is a financial or personal interest in a venture or situation, or an amount that is risked or invested.
Example Sentences
"She has a significant stake in the new startup."
"High stakes make the competition more intense."
"He raised the stakes by betting more money."
V
verb
To stake means to support, establish, or secure something, often in terms of risk or investment.
Example Sentences
"He decided to stake his claim on the property."
"They staked their reputation on the project."
"She staked a portion of her salary to invest in the business."