Raffles

Speech parts

1. Raffles - Noun

2. Raffles - Proper noun

Meaning

British colonial administrator who founded Singapore (1781-1826)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

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Phrases with the word

Raffles Bay Raffles Island

Examples

Attendees will be served Chinese cuisine and drinks and can participate in raffles. Source: Internet

Hotels across the Far East still lay claim to him as an honoured guest, with, however, no evidence to back their claims: Singapore's Raffles Hotel continues to claim he stayed there though he lodged, in fact, at the Sailors' Home nearby. Source: Internet

Also expect chef demos, appliance raffles, and an area to purchase home goods. Source: Internet

Complimentary appetizers and a cash bar, raffles. Source: Internet

At the club’s hugely popular Australia Day fundraiser, two raffles were held to allow the club to donate 100 per cent of the revenue ($680) to the Bushfire Appeal. Source: Internet

COVID-19 has decimated the funding of many UK football club foundations and other charities who depend on match day raffles, events and street collections. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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