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raf·fle
 raffle
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- pronunciation:
- rae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a type of lottery in which participants buy tickets, one of which is drawn to determine the prizewinner.
She bought several tickets in the raffle, hoping to win the prize of a new car. |
| related words: |
drawing |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
raffles, raffling, raffled |
| definition: |
to offer or award as a prize in a raffle (often fol. by "off").
They raffled off a free trip to Florida. |
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