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stakes

Prononciation : [steɪks]

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Comment utiliser stakes dans une phrase : 3 sens et 9 exemples audio.

Contexte : « gambling »

(noun) the amount of money or something valuable that you risk in a game or bet. If you play a game and you put down money, that's your stake. Higher stakes mean more money is involved.

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He raised the stakes by betting a large amount on the poker game.

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She didn't want to play because the stakes were too low for her to enjoy.

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What are the stakes in this round of the game?

Contexte : « importance »

(noun) a strong personal interest or risk in a situation. When someone has a stake in something, it means it really matters to them or they could lose something important.

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The community has a stake in the local park because it is their only place to play.

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Without any stake in the project, he didn't care what happened to it.

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What stakes do you have in this upcoming election?

Contexte : « risk »

(verb) to put something in a risky situation, like making a bet. When you stake something, you are saying, 'I believe this will win or succeed.'

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She staked her savings on the chance to start her own business.

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He didn't stake any money in the project because he thought it was too risky.

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What did you stake on your latest adventure?

Comment prononcer stakes

Prononciation : [steɪks]

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