to bid
bid
bɪd
bid
bifid

Definition & Meaning of "bid"in English

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
to bid definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bid
3rd person singular
bids
Present participle
bidding
Past simple
bid
Past participle
bid
Examples
He decided to bid $500 for the painting at the auction. 
02

to say a greeting or farewell to someone 

Ditransitive: to bid sb a greeting or farewell
Examples
She bid him goodbye as he left for the airport. 
03

to urgently ask for something or request it earnestly 

Ditransitive: to bid sb to do sth
Examples
She bid her parents to allow her to stay out late for the party. 
04

to politely ask or invite someone to do something 

Ditransitive: to bid sb do sth
Examples
The hostess bade the guests enter and find their seats. 
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
Examples
He bid one spade, indicating he would win at least one trick with spades as trumps. 
06

to try to achieve something 

Transitive: to bid to do sth
Examples
The company is bidding to secure the contract for the new infrastructure project. 
Bid
01

a determined effort or proposal to achieve a goal, win something, or gain favor 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
bids
Examples
Her bid for the presidency gained national attention. 
02

a command or request issued with authority, often formal or ceremonial 

Examples
At the king's bid, the guards opened the gates. 
03

a stated amount of money offered to purchase something, often in competitive settings 

Examples
His bid of $500 won the antique vase. 
04

(in bridge) a declaration during the auction phase indicating the number of tricks a player commits to winning, possibly with a specified trump suit 

Examples
He opened the bidding with a bid of one spade. 
05

(flying disc sport) an attempt by a player to catch or intercept the disc 

What is a "bid"?

In flying disc sports, a bid is an attempt by a player to catch or intercept a thrown disc, often while jumping or diving to reach it. This move requires great timing and effort, as the player stretches or leaps to make the catch, sometimes while fully extending their body. A bid is commonly seen in games like ultimate frisbee, where players must act quickly to stop the disc from reaching the opposing team, showcasing agility and determination. It is a key skill that can make the difference in gaining possession of the disc.

Examples
His bid was unsuccessful as the disc sailed just out of reach. 
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