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raffle¹ Definition

raf·fle (rafəl)

noun

a lottery in which each participant buys a chance or chances to win a prize

Etymology: ME rafle < MFr, dice game, lit., a raking in < OHG raffel, a rake, scraper, akin to OE hreppan, to touch, grasp < IE base *(s)ker-, to cut > harvest

transitive verb -·fled, -·fling

to offer as a prize in a raffle: often with off

intransitive verb

Now Rare to take part in a raffle: with for

raffle¹ Related Forms

raf·fler noun

raffle² Definition

raf·fle (rafəl)

noun

a jumble or tangle, esp. of ropes, canvas, etc. on a ship

Etymology: prob. < Fr, a sweeping together, raking in: see raffle

raffle Synonyms

raffle

n.

sweepstakes, pool, lottery, drawing, sweeps, lots, stake, wager, flier, wagering, game of chance, bet, betting, toss-up, speculation, gaming, long odds, random shot; see also gambling.

raffle Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • prise: A free raffle with great prizes up for grabs.
  • proceed: We also held a raffle with the proceeds going to ACE.

Converse of object

  • organize: A well organized raffle can bring in funds of £ 1000 or over!
  • hold: The stores held a special raffle for the appeal, raising more than £ 3,000 in the process.
  • donate: Support a fundraising event by donating a special raffle or auction prize?
  • draw: Tom Sewell asks Britain's tallest man to draw the raffle Click on image to enlarge.
  • win: Well done to MPS member Caroline Hartley for winning the raffle.
  • run: A Raffle Ann is running a small raffle for 10 friends.

Adjective modifier

  • grand: We had a pumpkin carving competition and grand raffle, as well as hot dogs and toffee apples to eat.
  • weekly: We also hope to promote more gigs and buy new equipment funded in part by our weekly raffles.
  • monthly: This was bought from the proceeds of a monthly raffle with prizes of books.
  • usual: As well as the usual raffle, there will be a children's raffle @ 5p ticket.

Modifies a noun

  • prise: Would you like to donate a raffle prize or help with ticket sales or run a booking office from home?
  • ticket: Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for a camera, worth £ 50.
  • winner: Raffle Winners 2004 The 2005 Raffle raised over £ 6000!
  • proceed: Tsunami appeal All raffle proceeds in excess of £ 160 were donated to the Tsunami appeal.
  • draw: The program also contains a raffle ticket for the grand raffle draw.
  • drawing: Skill rather than spoken either face-to-face raffle drawings for need to get.

Noun used with modifier

  • prise: Admission is by ticket only, £ 4 from the venue, which includes entry into the prize raffle.
  • charity: Now he is holding a charity raffle at the Kings Head, Woodbridge, on Saturday December 17.

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