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Raffling: meaning, definitions and examples

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raffling

 

[ หˆrรฆfษ™lษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fundraising event

Raffling refers to the process of selling tickets for a chance to win prizes, typically as a way to raise money for a specific cause. Participants purchase raffle tickets and the winners are drawn randomly at a designated time. This method is commonly used by non-profit organizations and charities to generate funds. The prizes can range from small items to large gifts, depending on the event and the donated items. Raffling not only boosts fundraising efforts but also adds an element of excitement and engagement for participants.

Synonyms

drawing, lottery, sweepstakes

Examples of usage

  • The local charity is raffling off a brand new car to support their programs.
  • We sold hundreds of tickets in the school raffle.
  • Raffling items during the event helped raise more funds than expected.
  • I won a weekend getaway in the raffle last year.

Translations

Translations of the word "raffling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rifa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‰เคŸเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verlosung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ undian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะพั‚ะตั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ losowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠฝ้ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tirage au sort

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rifa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงekiliลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”์ฒจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุญุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ losovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ losovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠฝๅฅ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพreb

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบtdrรกttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะพั‚ะตั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงษ™kiliลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rifa

Etymology

The term 'raffle' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the French word 'raflรฉ', which means 'to take by chance'. It is believed to have first entered the English language around the 1820s. The concept of raffling has roots in various cultures where drawing lots was a common method of decision-making or distributing fortunes. Over time, the practice evolved into organized events aimed at fundraising, particularly for charitable causes. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, raffles had become a popular method for non-profit entities to raise funds and engage the community. The process involves the purchase of numbered tickets, each representing a chance to win a raffle prize, fostering both participation and excitement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,558, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.