stake

Sense 1 noun

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

they have interests all over the world

Sense 2 verb

put at risk

I will stake my good reputation for this

Sense 3 noun

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

Sense 4 verb

place a bet on

Which horse are you backing?

Sense 5 noun

instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning

Sense 6 verb

mark with a stake

stake out the path

Sense 7 noun

the money risked on a gamble

Sense 8 verb

tie or fasten to a stake

stake your goat

Sense 9 noun

a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

Sense 10 verb

kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole

the enemies were impaled and left to die