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Meaning of stake a claim | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To take an action that asserts a property right in something.

informal, usually

Examples

“Who are the nations that have⟳ staked a claim⟳ to Antarctica lands?”
“Ferguson kept faith in Rooney, even though Javier Hernandez had scored two goals in as many games to stake a claim⟳ for a first-team spot, and his decision was justified after only 54 seconds.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

stake one's life stake out staked staked a claim staked one's life staked out

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