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stake

[steyk] / steɪk /
NOUN
pole
Synonyms
STRONG
pale paling picket post rod spike stave stick
Antonyms
WEAK
whole
NOUN
bet, wager
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chance risk venture
STRONG
ante hazard peril pledge pot
Antonyms
STRONGEST
certainty
STRONG
safety
WEAK
whole
NOUN
share, investment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
award interest involvement prize purse
STRONG
claim concern
Antonyms
WEAK
whole
VERB
bet, wager
Synonyms
STRONG
back bankroll capitalize chance finance gamble game grubstake hazard imperil jeopardize lay play pledge put risk set venture
WEAK
put on stake down
Antonyms
STRONG
design discourage displace dissuade guard plan remove take

Example Sentences

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Air India, which SIA holds a stake in, is also expected to post wider losses amid limited fuel hedging and significant cuts to the Middle East routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Pershing Square, which already owns a stake in Universal, also has holdings in Google, Meta and Amazon, as well as Restaurant Brands International, which includes Burger King.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Pershing Square currently is the largest shareholder in Universal Music with a 4.7% stake, according to FactSet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

A couple of Western Digital catalysts—selling its remaining Sandisk stake, closing the valuation gap with Seagate—already occurred.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

If Redemption’s safety was at stake, then it was worth it, this desperate attempt to get them to open their eyes and change their minds.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi