Are you trying to hyphenate stake? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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(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 |
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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 |
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Instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning |
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The money risked on a gamble |
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A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground |
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Put at risk I will stake my good reputation for this |
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Place a bet on Which horse are you backing? I'm betting on the new horse |
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Mark with a stake Stake out the path |
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Tie or fasten to a stake Stake your goat |
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Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole The enemies were impaled and left to die |