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stake (EN)
zelfstandig naamwoord, werkwoord

zelfstandig naamwoord “stake”

enkelvoud stake, meervoud stakes of ontelbaar
  1. belang
    She invested early in the startup, securing a significant stake that would later prove to be extremely valuable.
  2. inzet
    He placed a high stake on the final game, risking all his savings on the outcome.
  3. paal (voor markeren of ondersteunen)
    To support the young tree, we hammered a stake into the ground next to it and tied them together with a piece of string.
  4. brandstapel (wanneer specifiek gebruikt voor executie door verbranding)
    In medieval times, witches were often condemned to die at the stake.

werkwoord “stake”

infinitief stake; hij stakes; verleden tijd staked; volt. deelw. staked; ger. staking
  1. inzetten
    He staked his entire savings on the outcome of the race, confident his horse would win.
  2. afzetten met palen
    We staked the young trees to help them grow straight and strong.