stake

(noun) (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something. Synonyms: interest. Examples: "They have interests all over the world." "A stake in the company's future."

(noun) a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track). Synonyms: post. Examples: "A pair of posts marked the goal." "The corner of the lot was indicated by a stake."

(noun) instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning.

(noun) the money risked on a gamble. Synonyms: stakes, bet, wager.

(noun) a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground.

(verb) put at risk. Synonyms: venture, hazard, adventure, jeopardize. Examples: "I will stake my good reputation for this."

(verb) place a bet on. Synonyms: bet on, back, gage, game, punt. Examples: "Which horse are you backing?." "I'm betting on the new horse."

(verb) mark with a stake. Synonyms: post. Examples: "Stake out the path."

(verb) tie or fasten to a stake. Examples: "Stake your goat."

(verb) kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole. Synonyms: impale. Examples: "The enemies were impaled and left to die."