stake

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of STAKE

to provide money for <the actor staked the entire production of the film with his own money>

Synonyms bankroll, capitalize, endow, fund, stake, subsidize, underwrite

Related Words grubstake; cofinance, refinance; advocate, aid, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), patronize, sponsor, support; maintain, nourish, provide (for); clear, defray, discharge, foot, liquidate, pay, pay off, pay up, quit, recompense, settle, spring (for), stand; refund

Antonyms defund

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 gamble, go, lay, play, put, stake, wager

Related Words bid, offer; adventure, chance, hazard, speculate, venture; endanger, imperil, jeopardize

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