bid
noun
1. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
Similar word(s): bidding, command, dictation
Definition categories: communication
2. an attempt to get something
- he made a bid to gain attention
Similar word(s): play
Definition categories: act, attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
3. a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
Similar word(s): tender
Definition categories: communication, offer, offering
4. (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
Similar word(s): bidding
Definition categories: communication, statement
Sentences with bid as a noun:
- His bid was $35,000.
- a bid for a lucrative transport contract
- Nice bid!
- Their efforts represented a sincere bid for success.
- She put in her bid for the presidency.
- He put in his bid for office.
verb
1. propose a payment
Similar word(s): offer, tender
Definition categories: possession
2. invoke upon
- bid farewell
Similar word(s): wish
Definition categories: communication, greet, recognise, recognize
3. ask for or request earnestly
- The prophet bid all people to become good persons
Similar word(s): adjure, beseech, conjure, entreat, press
Definition categories: communication, plead
4. make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Similar word(s): call
Definition categories: possession, play
5. make a serious effort to attain something
- His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
Definition categories: possession, seek
6. ask someone in a friendly way to do something
Similar word(s): invite
Definition categories: communication, request
Sentences with bid as a verb:
- She was bidden to the wedding.
- Have you ever bid in an auction?
- She bid £2000 for the Persian carpet.
- He was bidding for the chance to coach his team to victory once again.