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stake

Ngoại động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: stakesQuá khứ: stakedPhân từ 2: stakedV-ing: staking

The word carries a heavy tension between physical stability and high-risk instability. In its literal sense, it is about grounding and securing something firmly in place, creating a fixed point of support. In a financial or emotional sense, it evokes a feeling of vulnerability and danger. When someone has a stake in something, they are no longer a passive observer; they are exposed to potential loss, creating a psychological state of urgency and investment.

Countable when referring to the physical wooden posts used in gardening or fencing. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of risk or the total amount of money bet in a game.

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A strong wooden or metal post driven into the ground.

"He drove a stake into the soil to support the vine."

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A sum of money or something of value risked in a gamble or venture.

"The gambler put a high stake on the final horse."

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A share or percentage of ownership in a business.

"She holds a twenty percent stake in the startup."

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To support a plant with a post.

"You should stake the tomatoes so they grow straight."

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To bet a specific amount of money on an outcome.

"He staked his entire inheritance on a single card game."

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To provide someone with the funds needed to start a business or project.

"The investors agreed to stake the young artist for her first gallery show."

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