We have a substantial stake in the venture.
Source: tatoeba (23322)
Stake
/steɪk/
Synonyms for "stake" (361 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (73)
absolute interestallotmentallowanceangelanteante uparchbishopricarchdiocesearrondissementat hazardat stakeaxbackbackingbailiwickbankbankrollbenefitbetbet on
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big endbigger halfbishopricbitbiteblockbondbookboroughbottomrybudgetcagecallcantoncapitalizationcapitalizecautioncaution moneychainchairchancechasechunkcircumscribecityclaimclose inclose offcollateralcollateral securitycolumncommissioncommoncommuneconcernconcernedconfinecongressional districtconstablewick
Strong matches (108)
contingentcontingent interestcountycovercrosscutdealdeath chairdeath chamberdeficit financingdefinedelimitdelineatedemarcatedepartdepartementdepositderbydestinydiocese
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districtdividenddoledropduchyeasementelectoral districtelectorateelectric chairemigrateencloseendequal shareequitable interestequityestateexecutionfadefastenfatefencefinancefinancial backingfinancial supportfinancingflat raceforfeitfundfundinggallowsgallows-treegamblegamegas chambergibbetgo bailgovernmentgrubstakeguillotinehalfhalterhalverhamlethandbookhandicaphandicap racehandselharness racehazardhelpinghem inhemphempen collarhitchhockholdinghorse racehot seathundredhurdle racehypothecateimpignorateimpoundin jeopardyinterestinvestmentinvolvedinvolvementjackpotjeopardizejeopardizedkentucky derbykittykreis
Related words (180)
lashlaylay a wagerlay downleashleaveleglethal chamberlimitationlotmagistracymaidenmake a betmarginmark offmark outmeasuremeedmeet a betmess
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metropolismetropolitan areamigratemodicummoietymortgagemove onnooseoblastokrugon the tableoutlinepalepalingpalisadeparishparlaypartpasspatronizationpatronizepawnpaypay forpegpenpercentagepicketpiecepikepilepillarplate raceplayplay againstpledgeplungepolepoolportionpostpotpreakness stakesprecinctprincipalityproportionprovide forprovinceprovision of capitalpull up stakespuntpurse raceputput in hockput in pawnput onput upquantumquarter-horse racequotarake offrake-offrationrefinanceregionresettleridingrightright of entryriskriskedropescaffoldsecureseesegmentset upsettlementshanksharesheriffaltysheriffwickshireshotshrievaltyshut inslicesmall sharesokespikespilesponsorsponsorshipspoutstaffstake outstake racestakesstand patstatestavesteeplechasestickstockstrict settlementsubsidizesubsidysupportsweepsweepstakesweepstakesterritorytetherthe chairtie uptigertitletowntownshiptreasurytreetrotting racetrustuprightuseventurevested interestvillagewagerwall inwapentakeward
Noun(22 words)
Preposition(1 words)
of interest
Adjective(1 words)
personal interest
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: bet, interest, post, wager, absolute interest.
- Sentence evidence is available for stake, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "stake".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stake"
Keep "stake" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "stake" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "stake", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "stake" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
25 entriesShowing 16 of 25 words.
More specific
8 entriesCollocations
11 entriesat stakefinancial stakegarden stakehigh stakesmetal stakeownership stakestake a betstake a claimstake in the groundstake outwooden stake
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriesSample sentences
24 total sentences available.
The future of our company is at stake. We have been heavily in the red for the last couple of years.
Source: tatoeba (23543)
Thousands of lives will be at stake if emergency food does not arrive there within a few days.
Source: tatoeba (30899)
There's a lot of money at stake in this transaction.
Source: tatoeba (58688)
Showing 4 of 24 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stake"?
Closest matches include bet, interest, post, wager, absolute interest.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stake"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.