bid
bid
bɪd
bid
British pronunciation
/bˈɪd/

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
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He decided to bid $ 500 for the painting at the auction.
The company bid $ 10 million for the contract to build the new stadium.
02

to say a greeting or farewell to someone

Ditransitive: to bid sb a greeting or farewell
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She bid him goodbye as he left for the airport.
The receptionist bid the customer goodnight as the store closed.
03

to urgently ask for something or request it earnestly

Ditransitive: to bid sb to do sth
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She bid her parents to allow her to stay out late for the party.
The child bid the teacher to let him go home early due to illness.
04

to politely ask or invite someone to do something

Ditransitive: to bid sb do sth
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The hostess bade the guests enter and find their seats.
He bade his friend follow him to the café for a chat.
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
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He bid one spade, indicating he would win at least one trick with spades as trumps.
The player bid two hearts, committing to take two tricks with hearts as the trump suit.
06

to try to achieve something

Transitive: to bid to do sth
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The company is bidding to secure the contract for the new infrastructure project.
He spent years bidding to earn a spot on the national soccer team.
Bid
01

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

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Her bid for the presidency gained national attention.
The company launched a bid to acquire its competitor.
02

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

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At the king 's bid, the guards opened the gates.
She acted at her mentor 's bid and took the stage.
03

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

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His bid of $ 500 won the antique vase.
The auctioneer called for higher bids.
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

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He opened the bidding with a bid of one spade.
Her bid showed strength in hearts.
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.

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His bid was unsuccessful as the disc sailed just out of reach.
She made a spectacular bid for the disc, diving full stretch.
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