Grubstake

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrʌbˌsteɪk/

Definitions of grubstake

noun a sum of money advanced for a speculative venture, especially in mining

Example Sentences

A1 My uncle gave me a grubstake to start my own business.

A2 The miner needed a grubstake to fund his expedition.

B1 The entrepreneur sought a grubstake from investors to launch her new product.

B2 The startup company received a grubstake from a venture capitalist.

C1 The wealthy philanthropist provided a grubstake for the research project.

C2 The government issued a grubstake to support the development of renewable energy technologies.

Examples of grubstake in a Sentence

formal The prospector used his grubstake to fund his mining expedition.

informal I'm looking for a grubstake to help me start my business.

slang Hey, can you spot me some grubstake for the weekend?

figurative She relied on her friends as a grubstake to get through tough times.

Grammatical Forms of grubstake

• past tense: grubstaked
• plural: grubstakes
• comparative: more grubstake
• superlative: most grubstake
• present tense: grubstake
• future tense: will grubstake
• perfect tense: have grubstaked
• continuous tense: is grubstaking
• singular: grubstake
• positive degree: grubstake
• infinitive: to grubstake
• gerund: grubstaking
• participle: grubstaked

Origin and Evolution of grubstake

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'grubstake' originated during the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the supply of provisions given to a prospector in exchange for a share of any findings, 'grubstake' has evolved to also mean financial assistance or support provided to someone starting a business or venture.