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to bid
01
to offer a particular price for something, usually at an auction
Transitive: to bid an amount of money for sth
Intransitive: to bid for sth
Example
The real estate developer is currently bidding on several properties for future projects.
Last week, the car enthusiasts bid on vintage automobiles at the auction.
Online platforms allow users to bid on items ranging from collectibles to electronics.
02
to say a greeting or farewell to someone.
Ditransitive: to bid sb a greeting or farewell
03
to urgently ask for something or request it earnestly
Ditransitive: to bid sb to do sth
04
to politely ask or invite someone to do something
Ditransitive: to bid sb do sth
05
to make a formal offer during an auction in a card game, promising to win a specific number of tricks with a particular suit as trumps if the bid is accepted
Transitive: to bid a number of tricks
06
to try to achieve something
Transitive: to bid to do sth
Example
The company is bidding to secure the contract for the new infrastructure project.
Several startups are bidding to attract investors at the upcoming tech conference.
The town is bidding to host the next international film festival, promising extensive support and facilities.
Bid
01
an attempt or effort made to obtain or do something
02
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
03
a formal offer of a price for buying an item, especially at an auction
04
(bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make
05
(flying disc sport) an attempt by a player to catch or intercept the disc
Example
Her bid in the end zone secured a crucial point for the team.
The bid for the long throw fell short due to the wind.
She made a spectacular bid for the disc, diving full stretch.
Παράδειγμα
The real estate developer is currently bidding on several properties for future projects.
Last week, the car enthusiasts bid on vintage automobiles at the auction.
Online platforms allow users to bid on items ranging from collectibles to electronics.
Investors may choose to bid on stocks in a competitive stock market environment.
Participants at the auction began to bid on the artwork they were interested in.
