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raffles Definition and Meaning in English (raffles definition)

noun
Synonyms:lotteriesdraws
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Raffles definition: A series of lotteries in which people buy numbered tickets, and prizes are awarded to the holders of tickets drawn at random.

Definitions of Raffles

  1. 1noun

    A series of lotteries in which people buy numbered tickets, and prizes are awarded to the holders of tickets drawn at random.

  2. 2verb

    To offer something as a prize in a raffle.

Example Sentences

“The school holds raffles annually to raise funds for new equipment.”

“He raffles off his old collectibles to make space for new ones.”

Synonyms

lotteriesdraws

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Inflected Word Forms

past tenseraffled
present participleraffling
nounraffle

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Raffles definition: A series of lotteries in which people buy numbered tickets, and prizes are awarded to the holders of tickets drawn at random.
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'Raffles' translates to 'raffles' in English. Raffles definition: A series of lotteries in which people buy numbered tickets, and prizes are awarded to the holders of tickets drawn at random.
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