SWEEPSTAKES Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word sweepstakes. (close relations)
Definition of SWEEPSTAKES
sweepstake
Best Alternative Words for SWEEPSTAKES
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| contest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||||
| drawing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper • a representation of forms or objects on a surface by means of lines • the creation of artistic pictures or diagrams • players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots • act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling | ||||||||
| lottery | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that is regarded as a chance event • players buy (or are given) chances and prizes are distributed by casting lots | ||||||||
| raffle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money verb • dispose of in a lottery | ||||||||
