ALL meanings of stakes
stake
S s - noun stakes something that is wagered in a game, race, or contest. 1
- noun stakes a monetary or commercial interest, investment, share, or involvement in something, as in hope of gain: I have a big stake in the success of the firm. 1
- noun stakes a personal or emotional concern, interest, involvement, or share: Parents have a big stake in their children's happiness. 1
- noun stakes the funds with which a gambler operates. 1
- noun stakes Often, stakes. a prize, reward, increase in status, etc., in or as if in a contest. 1
- noun stakes stakes, Poker. the cash values assigned to the various colored chips, various bets, and raises: Our stakes are 5, 10, and 25 cents: you can bet out 10 cents on a pair and reraise twice at 25 cents. 1
- noun stakes a grubstake. 1
- verb with object stakes to risk (something), as upon the result of a game or the occurrence or outcome of any uncertain event, venture, etc.: He staked his reputation on the success of the invention. 1
- verb with object stakes to furnish (someone) with necessaries or resources, especially money: They staked me to a good meal and a train ticket. 1
- idioms stakes at stake, in danger of being lost, as something that has been wagered; critically involved. 1
- noun plural stakes the money that a player has available for gambling 0
- noun plural stakes a prize in a race, etc, esp one made up of contributions from contestants or owners 0
- noun plural stakes a race in which all owners of competing horses contribute to the prize money 0
- noun plural stakes risks 0