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stake on

VERB
count on
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bank on believe believe in bet on depend on lean on trust
WEAK
aim for bargain for count upon expect from heed plan on reckon on rest on score swear by tab
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disbelieve distrust
WEAK
doubt mistrust not expect
VERB
count on/count upon
Synonyms
WEAK
aim for bank on bargain for believe believe in bet bottom dollar bet on expect from heed lean on pin faith on place confidence in plan on reckon on rest on score swear by tab take as gospel truth take for granted take on trust trust
Antonyms
WEAK
disbelieve distrust not expect

Example Sentences

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Ackman disclosed the new Microsoft stake on social media.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

There is naturally a lot at stake on derby day - Boca fans take great pride in the fact they lead River 92 wins to 87 in the overall Superclasico record.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

When Musk finally disclosed his stake on April 4, 2022—11 days late—the stock shot up 27 percent in a day.

From Slate • Jan. 17, 2025

But how much will they stake on that belief?

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2024

Behind Jack walked the twins, carrying a great stake on their shoulders.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding

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