Word
staked
US/ˈsteɪkt/
UK/stˈeɪkt/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“He staked his reputation on the new business plan.”
contextual
“The two teams staked their hopes on a last-minute goal to win the championship.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“Who knows if the English game will be marching on together as hoped by those that have staked so much on this direction?” Scan code
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