staking
|stak/ing|
B2
/ˈsteɪkɪŋ/
(stake)
risk or support
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stake' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'staca', where 'staca' meant 'post or pole'.
Historical Evolution
'staca' transformed into the Middle English word 'stake', and eventually became the modern English word 'stake'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a post or pole', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assert a claim'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'stake'.
He is staking his claim on the property.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 01:16