Synonyms of stakes

stakes 1 of 2

noun

plural of stake

1

as in interests

a legal right to participation in the advantages, profits, and responsibility of something

if I invest in your business, I expect a stake in it in return

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interests
• shares
• claims
• parts
• partnerships
• ownerships
• possessions
• titles
• co-ownerships

2

as in bets

the money or thing risked on the outcome of an uncertain event

lost his entire stake with a single roll of the dice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bets
• wagers
• pools
• collaterals
• handles
• pots
• kitties
• jackpots

stakes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stake

1

as in funds

to provide money for

the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• funds
• finances
• subsidizes
• bankrolls
• underwrites
• supports
• sponsors
• capitalizes
• endows
• backs
• endorses
• advocates
• grubstakes
• aids
• maintains
• pays
• champions
• stands
• indorses
• pays off
• provides (for)
• defrays
• refunds
• springs (for)
• refinances
• foots
• pays up
• cofinances
• patronizes
• liquidates
• recompenses
• settles
• nourishes
• discharges
• quits
• clears

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defunds

2

as in puts

to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event

I'd stake a year's salary that she'll win the general election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bets
• puts
• wagers
• plays
• offers
• gambles
• lays
• goes
• bids
• chances
• ventures
• hazards
• adventures
• speculates
• jeopardizes
• endangers
• imperils

Phrases Containing stakes

• pull stakes
• pull up stakes