stake in a sentence

📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4

Definition

Stake: a share or interest in a business, project, or property, often implying a financial investment or claim.

The investor had a significant stake in the startup's success.
She decided to stake her claim on the land before anyone else did.
With so much at stake, the team knew they had to perform well.
They raised their stakes in the game, hoping to win big.
His emotional stake in the outcome made it difficult for him to stay objective.
He decided to stake his claim to the land before anyone else could.
The investors are willing to stake a significant amount of money in the new startup.
During the game, each player had a stake in the outcome, making the competition intense.
She felt a personal stake in the charity's success, having volunteered there for years.
He used a wooden stake to secure the tent against the strong winds.