raffle

UK
/ˈræf.əl/
US
/ˈræf.əl/

Translations

rafflenoun
raffles
pl
UK
/ˈræf.əl/
US
/ˈræf.əl/
They organized a raffle to raise money for charity.
Они организовали лотерею, чтобы собрать деньги на благотворительность.
Additional translations
raffleverb
raffled
Past Simple
raffled
Past Participle
raffling
Gerund
UK
/ˈræf.əl/
US
/ˈræf.əl/
They decided to raffle the painting to raise money for charity.
Они решили разыгрывать картину, чтобы собрать деньги на благотворительность.
Synonyms
give away
prize draw
raffleadjective
Used attributively (e.g., "raffle ticket") to denote relation to a raffle.

Definitions

rafflenoun
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or some of which are subsequently drawn at random, the holder or holders of such tickets winning a prize.
The school organized a raffle to raise funds for the new playground equipment.
The act or instance of drawing the winning ticket(s) in such a lottery.
The raffle will take place at noon, so be sure to have your tickets ready.
raffleverb
To offer something as a prize in a raffle.
The school decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds for the new playground.
To conduct or take part in a raffle, usually for fundraising purposes.
They raffled for the local animal shelter last weekend.
raffleadjective
Relating to or intended for a raffle.
She bought a stack of raffle tickets at the fair.