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stake on

VERB

count on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bank on believe believe in bet on depend on lean on trust

WEAK

aim for bargain for count upon expect from heed plan on reckon on rest on score swear by tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve distrust

WEAK

doubt mistrust not expect

VERB

count on/count upon

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for bank on bargain for believe believe in bet bottom dollar bet on expect from heed lean on pin faith on place confidence in plan on reckon on rest on score swear by tab take as gospel truth take for granted take on trust trust

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelieve distrust not expect

Example Sentences

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Ackman disclosed the new Microsoft stake on social media.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

There are not just bragging rights at stake on Sunday.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

When Musk finally disclosed his stake on April 4, 2022—11 days late—the stock shot up 27 percent in a day.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

That places the value of his stake on a knife-edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Behind Jack walked the twins, carrying a great stake on their shoulders.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding