noun / verb
stake
STAYK/steɪk/
An interest committed to the outcome of a venture.
The player commits a stake of chips to the poker pot.
Etymology
The venture sense extends stake meaning a wager or pledged interest. Its exact relationship to the wooden post is uncertain.
In context
When you buy a stock, you're purchasing a small ownership stake in a company like Apple, Amazon, or Coca-Cola.
More examples
- She buys a small stake in the family business.
- He stakes his savings on the new restaurant.
- With our jobs at stake, we take the decision seriously.
Forms
stake · stakes · staked · staking
stakeholder noun — Someone with an interest in an outcome.