bid

US /bɪd/
UK /bɪd/
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1.

an offer of a price, especially at an auction

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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.
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offertenderproposalpropositionsubmission
2.

an attempt to achieve something

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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.
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attempteffortendeavortrypush
1.

offer a price for something, especially at an auction

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

give a greeting or command to (someone)

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