raffle off
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Definition
Verb: - To dispose of or give away (an item or prize) by means of a raffle, which is a lottery where people buy tickets for a chance to win something.
Usage
The verb "raffle off" is used to describe the action of using a raffle to give away a specific item. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (the prize being given away). This phrase is commonly used in contexts of fundraising, charity events, or promotional activities.
Examples
- The school raffled off a new bicycle to raise money for the library.
- They are planning to raffle off a weekend getaway at the annual charity gala.
- We raffled off a gift basket during the intermission of the play.
Advanced Usage
- "to be raffled off": Used in passive constructions to describe the prize.
- A vintage car will be raffled off at the festival.
- "raffle off for (a cause)": Specifies the purpose of the raffle.
- The local club raffled off a quilt to raise funds for the animal shelter.
Variants and Related Words
- Raffle (verb): To offer as a prize in a raffle. It can be used similarly to "raffle off," though "raffle off" often emphasizes the act of disposing of the item.
- They will raffle a car next month.
- Raffle (noun): A lottery in which people buy tickets for a chance to win a prize.
- I bought three tickets for the charity raffle.
Synonyms
- Auction off: To sell something to the highest bidder in an auction (similar in the context of fundraising, but the method is different).
- Give away: To give something as a gift or prize (a more general term).
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Sell off: To sell something, often quickly or to get rid of it.
- This is a different action (selling vs. a chance-based giveaway).
Related Idioms
- "A chance to win": The core concept behind a raffle.
- Buy a ticket for a chance to win the grand prize being raffled off.
Verb
- dispose of in a lottery
- We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas