staked
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsteɪkt// UK //stˈeɪkt// staked
v. to put something valuable at risk in a game or a bet. You do this when you want to win a prize or prove a point.
v. to risk something of value in a contest or gamble. Often implies a high level of commitment or a significant potential loss.
He staked his reputation on the new business plan.
The two teams staked their hopes on a last-minute goal to win the championship.
By staking their entire savings on a single high-risk investment, the partners demonstrated a level of confidence that eventually proved to be their undoing.