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bid
an attempt to get something
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noun
an attempt to get something
“they made a futile play for power”
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
“The prophet bid all people to become good persons”
verb
ask someone in a friendly way to do something
verb
invoke upon
“wish you a nice evening”
verb
make a serious effort to attain something
“His campaign bid for the attention of the poor population”
verb
propose a payment
“The Swiss dealer offered $2 million for the painting”
verb
make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands
“He called his trump”
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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
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