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"

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"