bid Synonyms
bid Meaning
bid (n)
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
an attempt to get something
a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
bid (v)
propose a payment
invoke upon
ask for or request earnestly
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
make a serious effort to attain something
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
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imp. & p. p. of Bid.
bid (v. t.)
To make an offer of; to propose. Specifically : To offer to pay ( a certain price, as for a thing put up at auction), or to take (a certain price, as for work to be done under a contract).
To offer in words; to declare, as a wish, a greeting, a threat, or defiance, etc.; as, to bid one welcome; to bid good morning, farewell, etc.
To proclaim; to declare publicly; to make known.
To order; to direct; to enjoin; to command.
To invite; to call in; to request to come.
To pray.
To make a bid; to state what one will pay or take.
bid (n.)
An offer of a price, especially at auctions; a statement of a sum which one will give for something to be received, or will take for something to be done or furnished; that which is offered.
bid Sentence Examples
- Sarah placed a bid on the antique vase at the auction, hoping to add it to her collection.
- Mark made a bid for the painting, but he was quickly outbid by another bidder.
- Emily's bid on the rare book exceeded the estimated value, reflecting her passion for collecting.
- Jack's bid on the house was accepted, and he was thrilled to finally become a homeowner.
- The company submitted a competitive bid for the construction project, emphasizing their expertise and cost-effectiveness.
- Sarah decided to raise her bid on the jewelry after seeing how much interest it generated among other bidders.
- Emily's bid on the vintage car won the auction, making her the proud new owner.
- Mark's bid for the contract was rejected because it failed to meet the client's requirements.
- Jack placed a last-minute bid on the online auction site, hoping to secure the rare comic book.
- The government awarded the contract to the company with the lowest bid, prioritizing cost efficiency.
FAQs About the word bid
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something, an attempt to get something, a formal proposal to buy at a specified price, (bridge) the number of tr
try,attempt, stab, essay,offer, pass, endeavor, trial, go, shot
follow, comply (with), comply (with), obey, observe, keep, mind, follow, keep,mind
Sarah placed a bid on the antique vase at the auction, hoping to add it to her collection.
Mark made a bid for the painting, but he was quickly outbid by another bidder.
Emily's bid on the rare book exceeded the estimated value, reflecting her passion for collecting.
Jack's bid on the house was accepted, and he was thrilled to finally become a homeowner.
