Definitions for stakes
stakes

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stake, stakes, bet, wagernoun

   the money risked on a gamble

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. stakes

   A weir (which see) for taking fish, as black-stakes, &c.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. STAKES

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Stakes is ranked #55962 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Stakes surname appeared 366 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Stakes.
   
   79.5% or 291 total occurrences were White.
   15.3% or 56 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   4.6% or 17 total occurrences were Black.

Matched Categories

1. • Gamble

Anagrams for stakes »

1. skates

2. steaks

3. askest

How to pronounce stakes?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say stakes in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of stakes in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of stakes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of stakes in a Sentence

1. Steve Asmussen:

   We are eagerly anticipating Tenfold’s running at the 2018 Belmont Stakes, a significant race in the circuit and one where we’re confident his skills will be showcased, we thank Sentient Jet and Homes For Our Troops for choosing us to be a part of this important movement and look forward to giving them and their guests a solid contender to root for come race day.

2. Gary Peters:

   This vacancy reinforces the stakes of this year’s election and why we must defend and expand our Democratic Senate majority with the power to confirm Supreme Court justices, protecting Roe v. Wade, coverage for pre-existing conditions, workers’ rights and so many other issues central to the lives of every American are all on the line.

3. Gary Morgenthaler:

   This is a new platform war with huge stakes, it ultimately challenges search and the market capitalization of Google.

4. Asa Hutchinson:

   While the death penalty is unacceptable in any case, the judicial process should not be cut short for something as trivial as an expiration date when the stakes are so high. in order to fulfill my duty as Governor, which is to carry out these lawful sentences imposed by juries and upheld by the Arkansas Supreme Court, it is necessary to schedule the executions prior to the expiration of that drug.

5. President Obama:

   We all grieve when any innocent life is taken. We don't take this work lightly. And I know that each and every one of you understand the magnitude of what we do and the stakes involved and these aren't abstractions and we're not cavalier about what we do.

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