English dictionary
bid
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an attempt to get something
noun
- (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
noun
- a formal proposal to buy at a specified price
noun
- an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
verb
- ask for or request earnestly
verb
- ask someone in a friendly way to do something
verb
- invoke upon
verb
- make a serious effort to attain something
verb
- propose a payment
verb
- make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
Example sentences
they made a futile play for power
he made a bid to gain attention
The prophet bid all people to become good persons
wish you a nice evening
bid farewell
His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population
The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting
He called his trump