stake

Mark with a stake.

“stake out the path”

Tie or fasten to a stake.

“stake your goat”

Put at risk.

“I will stake my good reputation for this”

Kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole.

Place a bet on.

The money risked on a gamble.

A pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track).

“the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake”

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

“a stake in the company's future”

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

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