stake

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

“they have interests all over the world”

“a stake in the company's future”

a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track)

“a pair of posts marked the goal”

“the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake”

instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

the money risked on a gamble

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

put at risk

“I will stake my good reputation for this”

place a bet on

“Which horse are you backing?”

“I'm betting on the new horse”

“They stake the money”

mark with a stake

“stake out the path”

tie or fasten to a stake

“stake your goat”

kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

“the enemies were impaled and left to die”

“They want to stake the prisoners”