# staked

/ˈsteɪkt/ (US) · /stˈeɪkt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/staked
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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