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Meaning of the word bid in English

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bid

US /bɪd/
UK /bɪd/
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Noun

1.

an offer of a price, especially at an auction

Example:
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She made a winning bid for the antique vase.
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The company submitted a bid for the construction project.
Synonym:
offertenderproposalpropositionsubmission
2.

an attempt to achieve something

Example:
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The city made a bid to host the Olympic Games.
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His latest novel is a bid for literary recognition.
Synonym:
attempteffortendeavortrypush

Verb

1.

offer a price for something, especially at an auction

Example:
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I decided to bid on the painting.
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They will bid for the contract next week.
Synonym:
offerproposetendersubmit
2.

give a greeting or command to (someone)

Example:
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He bade farewell to his friends.
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The queen bade her subjects to remain calm.
Synonym:
commandorderinstructtellgreet
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